Good Shepherd Homes
State licensed1211 4th Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Sauk Rapids, MinnesotaMedicare inspection record
About Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a non profit - church related nursing home in SAUK RAPIDS, MN with 146 certified beds.
Community at a glance
Capacity
146 residents
Location
Sauk Rapids, MN
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1115 4TH AVENUE NORTH, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2026, state inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 55 minutes with each resident a day, above the Minnesota average of 4 hours 11 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 55 minutesAbove the Minnesota average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 48 minutesBelow the Minnesota average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 39%Below the Minnesota average |
Inspections
24 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
July 9, 2026 · Standard inspection · 9 citations
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsPlan to fix it acceptedHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsPlan to fix it acceptedProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CarePlan to fix it acceptedTry 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CarePlan to fix it acceptedAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsPlan to fix it acceptedEnsure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServicePlan to fix it acceptedProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServicePlan to fix it acceptedEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningPlan to fix it acceptedEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CarePlan to fix it accepted
April 17, 2025 · Standard inspection · 9 citations
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 11, 2025Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Jun 11, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 11, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 11, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 11, 2025Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 11, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 11, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 11, 2025Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 11, 2025
May 2, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 12, 2024Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 12, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 12, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 12, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 12, 2024Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 12, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal business name
- Good Shepherd Lutheran Home of Sauk Rapids Minnesota
- Medicare-certified beds
- 146
- Average residents per day
- 125
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- July 1, 1984
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 245269
Location
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1115 4TH AVENUE NORTHSauk Rapids, MN 56379
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Questions about Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
How did Good Shepherd Lutheran Home do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on July 9, 2026 and cited 9 health deficiencies. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 55 minutes with each resident per day, including 48 minutes from registered nurses. 39% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Good Shepherd Lutheran Home been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.