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HomeMinnesotaGood Shepherd Lutheran Home

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 563793202526525WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(26 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
146
certified

How Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
MN average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
MN average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MN average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.92 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.80 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
38.6%
MN average
42.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.92 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 0.80 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected May 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Benton County 65+
5,629
13.6% of county
County Population
41,300
Benton County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota with 146 certified beds. It has been operating since 1984. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
146
Avg Residents/Day
125.1
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1984
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Benton
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.27 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.86 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.92 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.36 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.6%
RN Turnover
28.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BACON, DENNISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 27, 2023
CLOETER, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 30, 2020
KIRCHOFF, BARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 17, 2021
LEONARD, CHARLESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 29, 2025
LOIDOLT, GARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 29, 2025
MACHULA, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 30, 2020
PERLEBERG, LOISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 16, 2022
SCAPANSKI, CHERYLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 10, 2022
STROHSCHEIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 27, 2019
ZOELLER, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 17, 2018
FITCH, MIKECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 17, 2018
STORDAHL, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 28, 2018
BARBER, JACQUELYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 27, 2008
MARTINI, KRISTAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 20, 2002
SCHOEPHOERSTER, GEORGEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 7, 2017
STORDAHL, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 28, 2018
AEGIS THERAPIES, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2018
GRAPE TREE MEDICAL STAFFING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 14, 2022
BARBER, JACQUELYNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 27, 2008
KLEVER, EMILYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 8, 2014
MARTINI, KRISTAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 20, 2022
SCHOEPHOERSTER, GEORGEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 7, 2017
STORDAHL, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 28, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Sauk Rapids, MNCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr
Sartell, MN1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Sterling Park Health Care Center
Waite Park, MN3.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Edenbrook of St Cloud
Saint Cloud, MN4.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
St Benedicts Care Center
Saint Cloud, MN4.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Gardens at Foley LLC
Foley, MN13.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,824
Assumption Home
Cold Spring, MN16.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $17,345
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Sauk Rapids, MN · Current facility
—5/53/55/5None recorded
Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr
Sartell, MN
1.2 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Sterling Park Health Care Center
Waite Park, MN
3.9 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Edenbrook of St Cloud
Saint Cloud, MN
4.4 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
St Benedicts Care Center
Saint Cloud, MN
4.9 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
The Gardens at Foley LLC
Foley, MN
13.2 mi3/53/53/5$8,824
Assumption Home
Cold Spring, MN
16.1 mi5/55/55/5$17,345

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?▾
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Good Shepherd Lutheran Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Good Shepherd Lutheran Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?▾
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home provides 4.92 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.86 LPN hours, and 3.27 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.6%.
How many beds does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have?▾
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has 146 certified beds with an average of 125.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?▾
On Google Maps, Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 26 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.