Nursing homeActive
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 563793202526525146 certified beds · 125 residentsNon profit - Church relatedMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2024
Deficiencies
24
● 0● 24● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-07-09
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 3
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-17 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245269-20260709-F554
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245269-20260709-F561
F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245269-20260709-F572
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245269-20260709-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245269-20260709-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245269-20260709-F689
F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245269-20260709-F700
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245269-20260709-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 245269-20260709-F761
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 245269-20250417-F554
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 245269-20250417-F658
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 245269-20250417-F686
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 245269-20250417-F732
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 245269-20250417-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 245269-20250417-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 245269-20250417-F812
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 245269-20250417-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-11Record 245269-20250417-F880
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-12Record 245269-20240502-F610
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-12Record 245269-20240502-F623
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-12Record 245269-20240502-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-12Record 245269-20240502-F677
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-12Record 245269-20240502-F698
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-12Record 245269-20240502-F761
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.80
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.92
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.36
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover39%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover28%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.9% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.2% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.7% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barber, Jacquelyn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Martini, Krista Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schoephoerster, George Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stordahl, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bacon, Dennis Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barber, Jacquelyn Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cloeter, Paul Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fitch, Mike Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirchoff, Barry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Klever, Emily Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leonard, Charles Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Loidolt, Garry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Machula, Jennifer Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Martini, Krista Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Perleberg, Lois Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scapanski, Cheryl Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schoephoerster, George Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stordahl, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stordahl, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strohschein, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zoeller, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for Benton.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Manor Healthcare And Rehab Center Sartell | 1.2 mi | 2026-04-14 | 040 |
| Sterling Park Health Care Center Waite Park | 3.9 mi | 2025-08-01 | 1151 |
| Edenbrook Of St Cloud Saint Cloud | 4.4 mi | 2025-06-26 | 1241 |
| St Benedicts Care Center Saint Cloud | 4.9 mi | 2026-04-08 | 171 |
| The Gardens At Foley LLC Foley | 13.2 mi | 2026-06-25 | 1291 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |