Nancy
Jan 2026
The Pines in Jackson is a lovely and vibrant community for seniors. Meal plan options, a variety of activities, friendly people and beautiful apartments!
5(1 rating)
Part of Good Samaritan Society · 135 communities · 4★ average
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Only one review is available for Good Samaritan Society - Jackson, and it speaks highly of the community's meal plans, activities, and apartment quality. The community's long-term care wing is directly connected to Sanford Health's hospital, and it offers both assisted living and skilled nursing/respite services on a single campus overlooking the Des Moines River Valley.
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Good Samaritan Society - Jackson is a senior living community in Jackson, Minnesota offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces.
Good Samaritan Society – Jackson provides assisted living and long-term care in Jackson, Minnesota. The community is situated on a ridge overlooking the Des Moines River Valley and maintains a strong connection with Sanford Health, with the assisted living unit connected to the hospital for easy access to additional care.
The center offers assisted living apartments with private units featuring lockable doors that residents can personally furnish. Units include furnished appliances, basic utilities, individual climate control, and access to scheduled spiritual ministries, recreation, and wellness opportunities. The community also provides respite care on a short-term basis (5 to 30 days minimum) for family caregivers seeking rest and support for their loved ones.
Long-term care services include a 46-bed facility with private rehab rooms offering 24/7 nursing care, restorative nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, social and spiritual activities, nutritious meals, and pharmacy services. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, VA benefits, and private pay.
Amenities across the campus include a walking path, salon, gazebo, fish pond, and wheelchair-accessible swing. The outdoor areas are designed to encourage activity and social engagement, with family members invited to participate in activities like walks around the grounds.
The community was recognized with the Bronze National Quality Award for 2026. Staff members and local volunteers actively support the center, which serves a community of approximately 3,500 people.
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Nancy
Jan 2026
The Pines in Jackson is a lovely and vibrant community for seniors. Meal plan options, a variety of activities, friendly people and beautiful apartments!
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 30 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 Oct 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2024
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 9, 2024
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 Sep 12, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 9, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2024
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 1, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 25, 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, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 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 Aug 25, 2023
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 Aug 25, 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 Aug 25, 2023
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2021
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2021
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2021
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 Jun 4, 2021
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2021
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2021
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2021
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 4, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2021
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2021
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 May 28, 2021
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2021
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 May 28, 2021
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2021
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 May 28, 2021
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.
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson is located at 601 West Jackson in Jackson, Minnesota.
Only one review is available for Good Samaritan Society - Jackson, and it speaks highly of the community's meal plans, activities, and apartment quality. The community's long-term care wing is directly connected to Sanford Health's hospital, and it offers both assisted living and skilled nursing/respite services on a single campus overlooking the Des Moines River Valley.
Good Samaritan Society - Jackson had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 30 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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