Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone
Nursing Home Facility
1311 North Hiawatha Avenue, Pipestone, MN 56164
The Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone is a rehabilitation and skilled care center in Pipestone, Minn., that has been serving the community for more than 50 years. Historically, our center has most often been recognized for its long-term care. However, it has grown to offer many other services to the community, including post-acute rehabilitation services. Senior housing with services and assisted living also are available at Good Samaritan Society - Ridge View Estates.
Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 230 communities in our directory.
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone is licensed for 82 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Pipestone average about 82 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 69% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 52%.
The community is located in Pipestone County, MN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $17,345.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
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 Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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 - Pipestone offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, in-home care, hospice care, respite care, adult day care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 82
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 69%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 52%
- Last health inspection May 2025
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