Nursing homeActive
Good Samaritan Society - Windom
705 Sixth Street, Windom, MN 56101507831178863 certified beds · 55 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
35
● 0● 34● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$194,680
1 fine · 1 action
Last survey
2026-02-12
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Standard | 0160 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-27 | Complaint | 051 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-11 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-02 | Standard | 090 | 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.
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 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F578
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F582
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F605
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F610
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F628
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 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F638
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F645
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 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F684
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F685
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F695
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.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F756
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F759
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F868
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-18Record 245558-20260212-F880
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity KHarm
Care planning
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 245558-20260127-F686
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 245558-20260127-F550
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 245558-20260127-F580
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 245558-20260127-F657
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-25Record 245558-20260127-F791
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 2026-02-25Record 245558-20260127-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 245558-20241211-F550
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 245558-20241211-F688
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 245558-20241211-F690
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 245558-20241211-F880
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 2023-12-06Record 245558-20231102-F554
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-14Record 245558-20231102-F641
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 2023-12-08Record 245558-20231102-F677
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 2023-12-08Record 245558-20231102-F684
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 245558-20231102-F688
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-18Record 245558-20231102-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-01Record 245558-20231102-F812
F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-08Record 245558-20231102-F847
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-05Record 245558-20231102-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | Civil money penalty | $194,680 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2026-01-27 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 20 days, from 2026-02-26 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.84
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.47
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.91
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover41%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
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 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.5% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.4% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 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 | 28.8% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 10.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.0% | 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% | — | — |
| Dynes, Rodney Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morrison, Tony Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sandgren, Deeandra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sanford Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wepplo, Nancy 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 | — | — |
| Dynes, Rodney Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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 | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | 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 | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gassen, William Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gulsvig, Neil Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gulsvig, Neil Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lundeen, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lundeen, Mark Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccausland, Maureen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mccausland, Maureen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Middleton, Aimee Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Middleton, Aimee Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Molbert, Lauris Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Molbert, Lauris Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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 | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olson, Nicholas Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | 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 | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Teiken, Brent Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society 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 | — | — |
| Wepplo, Nancy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | 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 Cottonwood.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Manor Nursing Home Lakefield | 12.5 mi | 2026-01-29 | 0320 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake Mountain Lake | 10.8 mi | 2026-04-29 | 083 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Jackson Jackson | 17.6 mi | 2024-09-05 | 040 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Westbrook Westbrook | 20.1 mi | 2026-03-19 | 0140 |
| Valley View Manor Hcc Lamberton | 26.0 mi | 2026-07-09 | 0432 |
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 |