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Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

1115 4TH Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 · Benton County

Good Shepherd senior living community offers care for all stages, from home care & rehab care to assisted living & nursing home care. Visit our site today.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 84% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Sauk Rapids's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Sauk Rapids, MN, with 146 certified beds and an average of about 123 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.86 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.82 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.86 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Sauk Rapids for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 146
Avg. residents/day: 123
Ownership: Non profit - Church related
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 245269

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$10,270–$13,750/mo (median $11,660)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local St. Cloud prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.86; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.82; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 41.5%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 9
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-17
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-04-17Severity F — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

2025-04-17Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

2025-04-17Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…

2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

1115 4TH Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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3.4

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Common questions about Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

How much does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home cost?

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sauk Rapids, MN area typically runs $10,270–$13,750 per month (median $11,660, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Good Shepherd Lutheran Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Good Shepherd Lutheran Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?

Staff provide about 4.86 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home?

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home have availability?

Typically 84% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Good Shepherd Lutheran Home offer?

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 146 beds.

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