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Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
1201 17Th Street Ne, Austin, MN 55912
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Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare Description
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare is a community that offers nursing care and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Austin, 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 5.8 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 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.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Feedback:
- Best nurses who genuinely care about the residents and their families.
- Clean facility with caring staff.
- Excellent communication among nurses.
- Appreciation for specific CNAs who were loved by the residents.
- Positive personal care experience mentioned.
Negative Feedback:
- Concerns about high turnover in management and HR positions.
- Issues with union protection of certain nurses deemed unfit.
- Front door often not staffed, leading to poor first impressions and difficulty in navigating the facility.
- Poor communication skills and lack of follow-through on inquiries.
- Confusion caused by the facility's name being similar to end-of-life care services.
Controversial Opinions:
- Disagreement among reviewers about the professionalism and behavior of past HR personnel and specific CNAs.
- Accusations of racism and favoritism by a former HR employee.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 1, 1986
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 45
Total current residents: 41
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 7
Number of
substantiated complaints: 3
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-22 | 2022-08-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-08-26 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-08-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-08-26 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-08-26 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-08-26 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-08-26 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-03-17 | 2021-03-25 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-04-01 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-03-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-03-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-03-20 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-04-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-03-19 | 2019-03-19 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | E | 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. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | 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. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-06-11 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-06-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-06-11 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2021-03-22 | 2021-04-30 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-30 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | C | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | 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. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | 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. |
| 2019-03-20 | 2019-04-26 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Austin which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 24,563 (small town).
- The average income is $65,563, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 72
- Low Temperature: 16
- Average Temperature: 46.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 126 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 178 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.45 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.41 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.72 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.66 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.73 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Minnesota Freezer Warehouse Company
0.6 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.9 miles awayHy-Vee
2.0 miles awayALDI
2.3 miles awayVandal's Supervalu
13.9 miles awayTransportation
Austin interlocking tower
0.5 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Accentra Credit Union
1.1 miles awayFarmers & Merchants State Bank
1.3 miles awayWells Fargo
1.3 miles awayFirst Farmers & Merchants
1.4 miles awayU.S. Bank
1.4 miles awayHospitals
Austin Medical Center
1.3 miles awayAlbert Lea Medical Center
21.1 miles awayPharmacies
Medicap Pharmacy
2.0 miles awaySterling Drug
2.1 miles awayWalgreens
2.2 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
18.8 miles awayDentists
Northwood Dental
20.4 miles awayParks
Austin
0.2 miles awayEast Side Lake Park
0.4 miles awayDecker Park
0.4 miles awayJay C Hormel Nature Center
0.6 miles awayHorace Austin Park
0.7 miles awayNone Found
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Culture
Historic Paramount Theater
1.2 miles awaySummerset Theater
2.2 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Hut
1.1 miles awaySteve's Pizza
1.3 miles awayPiggy Blue's Bar-B-Que
1.3 miles awayEl Mariachi
1.3 miles away1910 Restaurant
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