GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY INVER GROVE HEIGHTS – INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights

1301 50TH STREET EAST, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 451-1853
46 beds
All Inver Grove Heights facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
71.32
Score /100
#7680
National Rank

#7680
of 14703 facilities
National
47.8% position
#176
of 338 in MN
State Rank
#6
of 9 in Dakota
County Rank
#1
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 55077
ZIP Rank






About Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove HeightsGood Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights is located at 1301 50Th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN, reachable at (651) 451-1853. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 46.0 certified beds and serves an average of 34 residents per day. It is part of the Good Samaritan Society network (89 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1985-08-01. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights

Address

1301 50Th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 46 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
71.32
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#7680 of 14703 nationally – #176 of 338 in Minnesota

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights may be considered for families with limited options in Inver Grove Heights, MN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightGood Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights currently provides 3 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 14 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have declined from 122 min/day (2022) to 74 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 54.3%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 45 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 4 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours27 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 14 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 9 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours52 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $26,000. 16 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 74.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#7,680
of 14,703
National
Bottom 48%
#176
of 338
MN State
Bottom 48% in MN
#6
of 9
️ Dakota County
#6 of 9
#1
of 2
️ Inver Grove Heights
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 55077
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights ranks 7680th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.3/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MN, it ranks 176th out of 338 nursing homes. In Inver Grove Heights, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,750 nationally and RN hours rank #1,010 nationally (#78 in MN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MN State Rank Note
2022 4.16 #3,472 / 14,703 #165 / 338 Top 25%
2023 3.35 #9,131 / 14,703 #278 / 338 Below average
2024 3.66 #6,759 / 14,703 #220 / 338 Above average
2025 3.89 #5,285 / 14,703 #206 / 338 Above average
2026 3.75 #6,750 / 14,703 #238 / 338 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MN State Rank Note
2022 2.03 #245 / 14,703 #13 / 338 Top 5%
2023 0.73 #4,103 / 14,703 #247 / 338 Above average
2024 0.83 #2,972 / 14,703 #189 / 338 Top 25%
2025 1.37 #720 / 14,703 #46 / 338 Top 5%
2026 1.24 #1,010 / 14,703 #78 / 338 Top 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1985-08-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (651) 451-1853 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 71.3/100, placing it #7680 of 14703 facilities nationally and #176 of 338 in Minnesota. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights receives a reported average of 3 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 14 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 27 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 4 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 9 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 54.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $26,000. 16 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 74.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights ranks 7680th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.3/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MN, it ranks 176th out of 338 nursing homes. In Inver Grove Heights, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,750 nationally and RN hours rank #1,010 nationally (#78 in MN). Our composite quality score of 71.3/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Inver Grove Heights, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/minnesota/inver-grove-heights/

Contact and Location

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Address

1301 50TH STREET EAST, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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LLC
Legal Name

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 46
Average Residents / Day 34 (74% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Dakota County, MN
City Inver Grove Heights, MN
ZIP Code 55077
Approved Since August 1, 1985
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 245285
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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