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Good Samaritan Society Windom

705 SIXTH STREET, WINDOM, MN, 56101

(507) 831-1788

63 licensed beds

CMS rates Good Samaritan Society Windom 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 42 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with $126,542 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Windom, MN 56101

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

State license

425878

CMS facility ID

245558

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Good Samaritan Society Windom

Legal entity

Good Samaritan Society - Windom

Street address

705 SIXTH STREET

City / state / ZIP

Windom, MN 56101

Phone

(507) 831-1788

Website

good-sam.com

State license #

425878

About this facility — Good Samaritan Society Windom

Good Samaritan Society Windom is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Windom, Minnesota. It is licensed for 63 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Windom 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 Windom 42 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $126,542 in fines. 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

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner

Good Samaritan Society Windom

Parent company

Good Samaritan Society

Ownership type

Non profit - Corporation

Administrator

Brenda Lehmann

Registered owners & officers

Sanford

Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2019

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2019

Brown, George

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Dtn Staffing Inc

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Dykhouse, Dana

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Dynes, Rodney

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Engbrecht, Wesley

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Fluit, Joel

Officer · Owner of a disclosable party · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Focusone Solutions

Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Gassen, William

Director · Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Grape Tree Medical Staffing Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2018

Gulsvig, Neil

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Lundeen, Mark

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Mccausland, Maureen

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Middleton, Aimee

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Molbert, Lauris

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Morrison, Tony

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

North, Andrew

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Olson, Nicholas

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Sandgren, Deeandra

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Schema, Nathan

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Schieffer, Kevin

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Shulkin, David

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Teiken, Brent

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Ventling-herrmann, Marnie

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Wenzel, Thomas

Director · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Wepplo, Nancy

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1991-05-01

License expires

2027-07-31

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

22 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$126,542 total

Last standard inspection

2026-02-12

Nurse staffing

4.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$336 per day (≈ $10,210/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

27% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 69% private/other

Occupancy

94% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

17% below the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Licensed as

Assisted Living Facility

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-02-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered16 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0582

E · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0605

D · No harm found

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0609

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0610

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0638

D · No harm found

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0685

D · No harm found

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0755

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0759

D · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0868

F · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2026-03-18

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-18

2026-01-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-02-25

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2026-02-25

F-0657

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-02-25

F-0686

K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-02-25

F-0791

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2026-02-25

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-02-25

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (20 citations)

2024-12-11Health inspection4 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide 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.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-01-17

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-17

2023-11-02Health inspection9 citations

F-0554

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-06

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-11-14

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-08

F-0684

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-12-08

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide 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.

Corrected 2023-12-08

F-0801

F · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2023-12-18

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-01

F-0847

D · No harm found

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2023-12-08

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-05

2026-02-12Fire-safety inspection1 citation

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-03-18

2024-12-11Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0355

F · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-01-10

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-01-27

2023-11-02Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-12-01

K-0521

D · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-11-26

Federal penalties

2026-01-27Fine$126,542

2026-01-27Medicare payment denial — 20 days

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245558.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Minnesota.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 66% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 32

Federal fines, 3 years

$126,542

More than 93% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

4.5

Higher than 67% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.2

Nursing staff turnover, annual

41%

Higher than 54% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 40%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 5 and worse on 10. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	31.5%	18.2%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	10.9%	3.9%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.9%	1.7%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	2.6%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	0.5%	4.1%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	5.9%	4.1%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.7%	97.3%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	31.5%	18.8%	12.7%	Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.7%	12.7%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	96.4%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	6.3%	5.1%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	26.9%	23.7%	18.3%	Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	10.7%	17.2%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.68	1.54	1.81	Near state average
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.63	1.73	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	77.8%	88.1%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	8.6%	1.9%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	85.0%	83.3%	80.1%	Near state average

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0880 4 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F-0688 2 inspections. Provide 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.
K-0521 2 inspections. Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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.

Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

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

Sanford Jackson Medical Center, about 17 miles.
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center, about 20 miles.
Sanford Worthington Medical Center, about 29 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake, Mountain Lake, about 11 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Lakefield, about 12 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson, Jackson, about 18 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Good Samaritan Society - Westbrook, Westbrook, about 20 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Maple Lawn Senior Care, Fulda, about 24 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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