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 235 communities in our directory.
With 40 beds, Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Wright County average about 74 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.
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 40
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 88%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Annual staff turnover 9%
- Last health inspection February 2026