Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare, Austin, MN

The Essentials

Summary

Across 5 inspections from December 2023 to January 2026, state surveyors documented 14 findings at Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare; 14 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections: 5; 2023–2026, standard and complaint
Findings: 14; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 14; Of 14 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 1; 1 fine; payment not published

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023	1	8	0
2024	1	2	0
2025	2	4	1
2026	1	0	0

What the Record Shows

14 of 14 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $21,645, its payment not published.
3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, January 29, 2026, recorded no findings.

What to Ask About

Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
Address: 1201 17Th Street NE, Austin, MN 55912
CMS Certification Number: 245317
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 45
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Record Window: December 28, 2023 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Jan 292026
Standard health inspection
No findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 272025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F803Ensure 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.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Mar 26, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 62025
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 10, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 10, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 4, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nov 72024
Standard health inspection
2 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 20, 2024
- F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 20, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $21,645 imposed March 6, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of November 7, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 282023
Standard health inspection
8 findings
- F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 31, 2024
- F578Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 31, 2024
- F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 31, 2024
- F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 31, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 31, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 31, 2024
- F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 31, 2024
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jan 31, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in December 2023 and March 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2324252526F689 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
02
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
03
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $21,645 civil money penalty was imposed March 6, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Minnesota state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Dec 28, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Nov 7, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Mar 6, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Mar 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Jan 29, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 245317
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowDecember 28, 2023 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before December 2023 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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