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Good Samaritan Society, Mary Jane Brown, Luverne, MN: 1 star rating, fined $57,045 across 1 fine

Good Samaritan Society, Mary Jane Brown in Luverne, MN is owned by Sanford, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $57,045 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 32 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 1, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
110 South Walnut Avenue, Luverne, MN 56156
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
1 of 5
Certified beds
51
Residents per day
45 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society, 92 facilities
Fines
$57,045 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
32, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 1, 2026
CMS Certification Number
245568
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
August 6, 2024Fine$57,045Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 1, 2026F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 8, 2026data.cms.gov
April 1, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 8, 2026data.cms.gov
April 1, 2026F693Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 8, 2026data.cms.gov
January 14, 2025F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 14, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 14, 2025F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 14, 2025F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 14, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 14, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 14, 2025F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 14, 2025data.cms.gov
December 27, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 30, 2024data.cms.gov
August 6, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedSeptember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
August 6, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 6, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 6, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 6, 2024data.cms.gov
February 8, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 6, 2024data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F758Implement 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov
October 18, 2023F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 28, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 48 individual or personal trusts (4 managers, 20 officers, directors or trustees, 24 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
SanfordDirect owner100%January 1, 2019data.cms.gov
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyIndirect owner100%January 1, 2019data.cms.gov
DTN Staffing IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedAugust 2, 2024data.cms.gov
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 13, 2018data.cms.gov
SanfordAdditional disclosable partyNot listedNovember 28, 2025data.cms.gov
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJanuary 1, 2019data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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