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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Good Samaritan Society - Jackson

601 West Jackson, Jackson, MN 56143

Good Samaritan Society - Jackson, a 46-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Jackson, MN, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #113 of 336 rated homes in MN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#113 of 336
In-state rank among rated MN homes
4.07
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
15
Inspection findings

The verdict

Good Samaritan Society - Jackson, a 46-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Jackson, MN, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #113 of 336 rated homes in MN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#113 of 336
In-state rank among rated MN homes
4.07
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
15
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 338 MN nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
245455
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
46
Residents
37
In Hospital
No
County
Jackson
Last Inspection
Sep 5, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 4.07 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.19 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.58
CNA Hours
2.29
Total Nursing Hours
4.07 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
30.8%
RN Turnover
22.2%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Good Samaritan Society - Jackson

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Good Samaritan Society - Jackson ranks #113 of 336 rated nursing homes in MN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Good Samaritan Society - Jackson operates 46 certified beds in Jackson, MN with approximately 37 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Staffing is reported at 4.07 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 1.19 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Good Samaritan Society - Jackson falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 30.8% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (15 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 31, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 20, 2023 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 20, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 20, 2023 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 20, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2021 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2021 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2021 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2021 Tag: 0677

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2021 Tag: 0804

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2021 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2021

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2021 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 28, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 10.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Good Samaritan Society - Jackson, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Good Samaritan Society - Jackson

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MN registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MN registry
  • Peer homes near 46 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MN. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Jackson?
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Good Samaritan Society - Jackson rank among nursing homes in MN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Good Samaritan Society - Jackson ranks 113th among 336 rated nursing homes in MN (#113 of 336). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Jackson?
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson reports 4.07 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.19 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 30.8%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Jackson have?
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson has 46 certified beds with approximately 37 residents. The facility is located at 601 West Jackson, Jackson, MN 56143.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Jackson have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Jackson has 15 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Jackson received any fines or penalties?
No, Good Samaritan Society - Jackson has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Jackson?
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Good Samaritan Society - Jackson last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Good Samaritan Society - Jackson was on Sep 5, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Good Samaritan Society - Jackson?
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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