Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake
Nursing Home Facility
413 13th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN 55349
The Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake, located 35 minutes west of Minneapolis, Minn., is a rehabilitation and skilled care center that also provides home- and community-based services. At Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake, everyone receives special attention from the moment they arrive. The center strives to fulfill the needs and wishes of every resident and family member. Friendly, caring staff members uphold the Good Samaritan Society's mission to share God's love in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to older persons and others in need. Cheerful and dedicated volunteers also assist in providing a wide variety of activities and entertainment for residents.
Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 230 communities in our directory.
With 32 beds, Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Wright County average about 58 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 88% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.9 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 9%.
The community is located in Wright County, MN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 11 problems at Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, independent living, in-home care, hospice care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 32
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 88%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Annual staff turnover 9%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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