Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake
Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.
based on 2 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Choosing Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake has 8 deficiencies across 3 surveys with no complaint-triggered issues, indicating families haven't filed formal reports. The main problem areas involve safety systems (emergency power and smoke barriers), infection control procedures, and food safety protocols. All identified deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, suggesting responsive management when issues are found during routine inspections.
Nov 19, 2025Routine1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Oct 15, 2024Routine1
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Nov 29, 2023Routine6
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Good Samaritan Society
92 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 5 of 88 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Sanford
Owner · Organization
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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