Facility profile · CCN 245318
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls
32 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $8,190.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202632
Total citations
32
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$8,190
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
32 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Nov 25, 2024 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Jan 19, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard |
| Oct 19, 2023 | F572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | F | Standard |
| May 25, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| May 25, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $8,190 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2024 | Fine | $8,190 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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