Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Good Samaritan Society - St James
1000 South Second Street · St James, MN 56081 · 42 certified beds
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About Good Samaritan Society - St James
Good Samaritan Society - St James is a nursing home in St James, Minnesota, in Watonwan County. Its reported capacity is 42 beds. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Good Samaritan Society. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 18 citations, the newest dated 29 May 2025. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 3.32 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
Inspection history (18)
Records from August 2023 to May 2025.
May 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0676Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-29 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-29.GOVMay 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-29 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-29.GOVMay 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-29 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-29.GOVMay 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-29 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-29.GOVMay 29, 2025 · E
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-29 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-29.GOVMay 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-29 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-29.GOVMay 29, 2025 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-29 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-29.GOVJuly 25, 2024 · C
Citation F0577Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-25 under CMS tag F0577 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-25.GOVJuly 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0572Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-25 under CMS tag F0572 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-25.GOVJuly 25, 2024 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-25 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-25.GOVAugust 31, 2023 · F
Citation F0726Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-31 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-31.GOVAugust 31, 2023 · D
Citation F0644Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-31 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-31.GOVAugust 31, 2023 · D
Citation F0740Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-31 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-31.GOVAugust 31, 2023 · C
Citation F0727Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-31 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-31.GOVAugust 31, 2023 · E
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-31 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-31.GOVAugust 31, 2023 · D
Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-31 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-31.GOVAugust 31, 2023 · F
Citation F0882Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-31 under CMS tag F0882 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-31.GOVAugust 31, 2023 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-31 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-31.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.32 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.46 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.46 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.32 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.32 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.32 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.13 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Good Samaritan Society
Chain ID 726 · 92 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.8
- Chain average staffing rating: 4
- Chain average quality measure rating: 2.8
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Where this information came from
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