Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community
CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 71 citations across 17 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community
Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. It is licensed for 96 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).
It is one of 17 senior care facilities in Robbinsdale and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of Good Samaritan Society, a group of 93 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community 71 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0684 4 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-0550 3 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-0584 3 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- K-0324 3 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0600 2 inspections. Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
What its owners also hold
- Sanford has an ownership stake on file at 89 nursing homes, averaging 3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has an ownership stake on file at 87 nursing homes, averaging 3 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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Who to contact in Minnesota
- Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
- File a complaint: 800-369-7994
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Hennepin County Medical Center, about 4.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Mn, about 5.8 miles.
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital, about 6.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- The Villas At Robbinsdale, Robbinsdale, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- The Terrace At Crystal, Crystal, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institutes Trp, Golden Valley, about 1.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Covenant Living of Golden Valley Care & Rehab Ctr, Golden Valley, about 2.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Victory Health and Rehabilitation Center, Minneapolis, about 2.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.