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Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights

1301 50th Street East

3(26 ratings)· Inver Grove Heights average: 3.9

Part of Good Samaritan Society · 135 communities · 4★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
46
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
46
Licensed capacity
Licensed for up to 46 residents

What Families Think

Reviews of Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights are sharply divided: some families describe deeply compassionate hospice and end-of-life care, while several others report serious lapses in basic care, communication, and cleanliness. The community holds a 3 out of 5 rating from 26 Google reviews, reflecting this inconsistency.

The Good

  • Praised for compassionate hospice and end-of-life care
  • Staff offered massages, whirlpool baths, and pet therapy
  • One kind male nurse and office staff noted
  • New administrator seen as committed to improvements

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of missed or inconsistent physical therapy sessions
  • Several reviewers described unhelpful, rude, or dismissive social workers
  • Multiple complaints about food quality being poor or inedible
  • One report of missed medications found unused in resident's belongings

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights is a senior living community in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 26 reviews.

About Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The community is licensed for up to 46 residents.

Families rate Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights 3 out of 5 based on 26 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights

3overall · 26 ratings combined

3★ on Google (26)

Jennifer Bozvay2

Jun 2026

via Google

This place is terrible my dad was discharged to them after his knee replacement they would leave him in the room alone didn’t take care of him left him on the call light for 45 min The first day he went there I visited him. There was feces on his wall that were not from my dad. I immediately asked for them to move my dad some place else the social worker was rude and not pleasant to work with said it was not her job to find another place for him I let her know I was an LALD and it is absolutely her job to send referrals to other places to see if they can accept him told me I can’t take him if there’s no discharge order I told her to get me one ASAP the aids have no clue what they are doing finally after 3 days I got my dad out of that place! This place is terrible and the social worker is TERRIBLE told my dad to find his own transportation as well. Never send your loved one there!

Judy Nutzmann

Jun 2026

via Google

My brother was there for several months. The food was terrible. The care was not the best. When he went home and I was putting his things away I found 2 sandwich ziplock bags with medication in them, indicating he was not taking his meds. His room in the winter was very cold, he was told to keep his door open and that would help If he did that then he couldn't sleep because the person across the hall yelled day and night. The social worker was terrible to work with, I don't think she cares about the person she is supposed to be helping. There was a male nurse that was very kind to my brother and the lady in the office was very good to work with. My brother said he would never go back there. I'm not sure the name Good Samaritan is right.

Carmen Salceda-Ross

Jun 2025

via Google

Worst experience! I was supposed to have physical therapy everyday for 3 weeks, I only had therapy for 4 days in total. My bed sheets were supposed to be change every day, my sheets were changed once towards the end of my staying. The food was sooo bad, that the only day I enjoyed, it it was the day I had a salad, bland, no dressing, but at least something edible. It took for the nurses forever to give you pain medication. There was a patient that asked for help constantly and nobody would come to help. This was everyday. I would advise you to ask your doctor to send you another place, the place should be called The Bad Samaritan.

Kim Heckmann

Jul 2021

via Google

Please DO NOT put your loved on here for care. This facility is awful. I mean really awful. Staff are rude (except a few), they are rude to family, don’t communicate, and are dangerous. Made medical decisions that would have landed my father back in the hospital. My father was there for a little over a week and declined very quickly. As soon as I got him out he improved. Food is disgusting. Environment is run down with overgrown bushes. Nothing kept up well. Can’t even sit outside with your loved one, not allowed. Thank goodness I was able to get my father out. Keep looking, seriously! Administrator is not helpful or friendly and several staff acknowledged her ineptitude. Social worker, well title does not fit her. Not helpful. Zero stars. Update: new administrator, although I’ll never know if improvements are made, he seems genuinely interested in making improvements and that’s so good to hear! I wish them all the best and adjusted my review based on what I believe is their dedication to improvements!

Diane Fee

Jan 2019

via Google

Highly knowledgeable, comprehensive, respectful, kind, caring, and nurturing describes the life my sister experienced in her 3 month stay at Good Samaritan. 3 months because this is the time her terminal cancer allowed. During this timespan Sandy was seen by a highly qualified oncologist and comforted with massages, nail care, whirlpool baths, dog and music therapy, as well as welcomed chaplain visits. My daily visits allowed a first hand experience with the kind and caring environment, sweet physical and emotional care, treatment, and relationships provided by staff (and Hospice Team) at Good Samaritan. The kind and caring treatment was also provided by the dining room staff ~ every day and each meal (due to Sandy having just 4 teeth). Mashed potatoes w butter was her daily (every meal) request. Request honored! Sandy's happiness, peacefulness, and comfort at GS is what mattered most. With grateful appreciation ~Diane, sister of resident along with her extended family and friends.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 61 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 19, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 30, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2026

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2026

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2026

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2026

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2026

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2026

Apr 2, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 5, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 5, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 5, 2025

  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 5, 2025

Dec 12, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 13, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2025

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 14, 2025

  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 13, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025

Apr 9, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2024

Oct 30, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 24, 2023

Oct 5, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard31 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

  • Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights offer?

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights located?

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights is located at 1301 50th Street East in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

What do families say about Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights?

Reviews of Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights are sharply divided: some families describe deeply compassionate hospice and end-of-life care, while several others report serious lapses in basic care, communication, and cleanliness. The community holds a 3 out of 5 rating from 26 Google reviews, reflecting this inconsistency.

How did Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights do on recent health and safety inspections?

Good Samaritan Society Inver Grove Heights had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 61 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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