Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater
CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 36 citations across 10 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 - Stillwater
Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Stillwater, Minnesota. It is licensed for 50 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).
It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Stillwater 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 - Stillwater 36 times across 10 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 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-0801 2 inspections. Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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
- Lakeview Memorial Hospital, about 1.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Hudson Hospital, about 8.8 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- M Health Fairview St John's Hospital, about 11 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- The Estates At Linden, Stillwater, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- The Estates At Greeley, Stillwater, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Gables of Boutwells Landing, Oak Park Heights, about 2.4 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Christian Community Home, Hudson, about 7.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake, White Bear Lake, about 9.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.