Nursing homeActive
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
1201 17th Street Ne, Austin, MN 55912507434853745 certified beds · 45 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
14
● 1● 12● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$21,645
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-29
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-27 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-06 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-07 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-28 | Standard | 170 | 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.
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity JHarm
Food & nutrition
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-03-26Record 245317-20250327-F803
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.Corrected 2025-04-10Record 245317-20250306-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.Corrected 2025-04-10Record 245317-20250306-F689
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 2025-04-04Record 245317-20250306-F880
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 245317-20241107-F582
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 245317-20241107-F584
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-31Record 245317-20231228-F578
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-31Record 245317-20231228-F637
F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-31Record 245317-20231228-F638
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 2024-01-31Record 245317-20231228-F656
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.Corrected 2024-01-31Record 245317-20231228-F689
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-31Record 245317-20231228-F804
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-31Record 245317-20231228-F883
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-31Record 245317-20231228-F732
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-06 | Civil money penalty | $21,645 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.92
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.04
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.70
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover28%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover18%
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 | 8.4% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 9.5% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.0% | 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 | 18.1% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Jensen, Reece Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mittal, Vikas Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morrison, Tony Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sandgren, Deeandra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, George Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown, George Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dtn Staffing Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dykhouse, Dana Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dykhouse, Dana Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Engbrecht, Wesley Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Engbrecht, Wesley Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fluit, Joel Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fluit, Joel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Focusone Solutions Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gassen, William Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gassen, William Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gassen, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gulsvig, Neil Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gulsvig, Neil Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jensen, Reece Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lundeen, Mark Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lundeen, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccausland, Maureen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccausland, Maureen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Middleton, Aimee Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Middleton, Aimee Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mittal, Vikas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Molbert, Lauris Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Molbert, Lauris Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morrison, Tony Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| North, Andrew Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| North, Andrew Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olson, Nicholas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olson, Nicholas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sandgren, Deeandra Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sanford Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schema, Nathan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schema, Nathan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schieffer, Kevin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schieffer, Kevin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shulkin, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shulkin, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Teiken, Brent Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Teiken, Brent Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thrifty Drug Stores Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wenzel, Thomas Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wenzel, Thomas Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Good Samaritan Society — 92 facilities
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 Mower.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marks Living Austin | 2.0 mi | 2026-06-16 | 0264 |
| Sacred Heart Care Center Austin | 2.4 mi | 2025-07-25 | 5170 |
| Prairie Manor Care Center Blooming Prairie | 14.5 mi | 2026-05-19 | 091 |
| Field Crest Care Center Hayfield | 15.9 mi | 2026-02-19 | 010 |
| Stacyville Community Nursing Home Stacyville | 18.8 mi | 2026-04-22 | 2322 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
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 |