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Good Samaritan Ambassador

8100 Medicine Lake Road, New Hope, MN 55427

Assisted Living Nursing Home Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,687

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $2,644
  • Average State Price: $2,815
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Good Samaritan Ambassador Description

    Good Samaritan Ambassador is a community that offers assisted living, nursing care and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Golden Valley, Minnesota. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 1 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    7.4
    Good Samaritan Ambassador
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 10 communities in New Hope
  • Ranking in State: 668 out of 961 communities in MN
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reports of neglect, including unattended call lights, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate personal care.
    • Concerns about cleanliness, with mentions of bed bugs, scabies, and overflowing waste baskets.
    • Poor communication with families, including lack of updates and difficulty reaching staff.
    • Reports of inadequate medical and personal care, including a resident being sent to the hospital for starvation and dehydration.
    • Complaints about the quality of food, with meals often served cold and on paper plates.
    • Allegations of staff abuse and management covering for abusive staff members.
    • High staff turnover and reports of overworked and unhappy staff.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some families report professional and caring staff, with a good recovery experience for their loved ones.
    • Positive remarks about the facility's cleanliness and good caregiver quality.
    • Appreciation for the facility's environment, including new remodeling and the presence of birds and fish for residents to enjoy.
    • Several mentions of excellent staff, clean rooms, and common areas.
    • Positive feedback on the transitional care provided, including effective recovery support and plentiful, delicious food.
    • Gratitude expressed for compassionate care during end-of-life stages.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • Some visitors and staff members express excitement and satisfaction with the facility, while others highlight serious concerns about care and management.
    • Varied experiences with the quality of meals and activities available to residents.


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    Health

    Assisted Living

    Rehabilitation Therapy

    Inpatient Rehab

    Outpatient Rehab

    Long-term Care

    Post-acute Care


    Services

    Lawn Maintenance


    Activities

    Daily Activities

    Religious Services

    Reading


    Community Amenities

    Wellness Center

    Rooftop Patio

    Business Office

    Library

    Living Room

    Gym


    Room Amenities

    Utilities

    Smoke-free

    Internet

    Basic Cable TV

    Kitchen

    Emergency Response Systems


    Dining

    Dining Room


    Transportation

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 26, 1968
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 77
    Total current residents: 76
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $9750


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-16 2023-05-04 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2023-03-14 2023-04-27 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2023-03-14 2023-04-27 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2023-03-14 2023-05-04 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-03-14 2023-05-03 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2023-03-14 2023-04-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-03-14 2023-04-27 B Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-03-14 2023-04-27 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-03-14 2023-04-27 F Electrical Deficiencies Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
    2023-03-14 2023-05-04 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-03-29 2022-04-29 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-03-29 2022-04-29 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2020-03-05 2020-05-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2020-03-05 2020-05-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-01 2022-08-22 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-03-16 2023-04-27 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2023-03-16 2023-04-27 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2022-03-31 2022-04-29 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2022-03-31 2022-04-29 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2022-03-31 2022-04-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-03-31 2022-04-29 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies 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.
    2022-03-31 2022-04-29 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2022-03-31 2022-04-29 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-03-05 2020-04-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2020-03-05 2020-04-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2020-03-05 2020-04-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2020-03-05 2020-04-24 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2020-03-05 2020-04-24 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2020-03-05 2020-04-24 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-03-31 $9,750
    2022-03-31 $15,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Golden Valley which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 21,270 (small town).
    • The average income is $74,964, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 15
      • Average Temperature: 47.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 116 days of rain, 58 days of snow and 189 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.15 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.23 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.44 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.43 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.32 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 151.0, Moderate Days 31.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Lunds & Byerlys
    1.6 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.8 miles away
    Cub Foods
    1.9 miles away
    Almsted's Fresh Market
    2.1 miles away
    Northside Oriental Market & Deli
    2.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Virginia Av
    0.1 miles away
    Virginia/Winnetka
    0.1 miles away
    Medicine Lake Rd
    0.1 miles away
    Terra Linda Dr
    0.2 miles away
    Xylon Av N
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    1.5 miles away
    Affinity Plus Credit Union
    1.7 miles away
    BNC National Bank
    1.9 miles away
    TCF Bank
    2.3 miles away
    Mill City Credit Union
    2.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Regency Hospital
    2.6 miles away
    North Memorial Medical Center
    2.9 miles away
    Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
    5.3 miles away
    Orthology Physical Wellness
    5.9 miles away
    Hennepin County Medical Center
    6.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    Cub Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    5.3 miles away
    Community, a Walgreens Pharmacy
    5.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Pioneer Dental
    1.7 miles away
    Rasmussen Dental
    2.0 miles away
    Minnesota Dental Group
    2.7 miles away
    Boger Dental
    3.3 miles away
    Comfortable Dental
    3.5 miles away

    Parks

    Terra Linda Park
    0.3 miles away
    Yunkers Park
    0.3 miles away
    Pennsylvania Woods
    0.3 miles away
    Medley Park
    0.6 miles away
    Hidden Valley Park
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Mount Olivet Chapel
    3.0 miles away

    Shopping

    Midland Center
    0.1 miles away
    New Hope City Center
    1.7 miles away
    Winnetka Mall
    1.8 miles away
    Crystal Shopping Center
    3.1 miles away
    Crystal Gallery Mall
    3.2 miles away

    Culture

    Elision Playhouse
    2.0 miles away
    Homewood Studios
    3.7 miles away
    Bockley Gallery
    4.9 miles away
    ARTrageous Adventures
    4.9 miles away
    Target Field Station Amphitheatre
    5.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Fat Nat's Eggs
    0.9 miles away
    Frankie's Chicago Style Bar & Restaurant
    0.9 miles away
    Milton's Vittles
    1.4 miles away
    Doolittles Woodfire Grill
    1.6 miles away
    New Bohemia
    1.6 miles away

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