Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE

AUSTIN, MN · 45 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 29, 2026

CMS Certification Number 245317 · first certified June 1986

Ownership

Operated by GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Non profit - Corporation

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within MN

17 citations — more than 72% of the 338 certified nursing homes in MN. Compared within MN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Holding steadyabout the same at the latest survey as at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens January 2027 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in MN are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 613 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Emergency preparedness

1 of the 17 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

E-0007

Physical environment (health survey)

4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 17 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0584 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.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in MN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MN figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	17
Median facility in MN	12
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
December 28, 2023	7
November 7, 2024	4
January 29, 2026	6

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times.	2	2026-01-29
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	2	2026-01-29
K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	2	2024-11-07
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	1	2023-12-28
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	1	2026-01-29
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	1	2026-01-29
K-0926	Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.	1	2026-01-29
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	1	2024-11-07

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 6
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
Egress Deficiencies 2
Other 1

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	6
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	5
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	3
Egress Deficiencies	2
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

January 29, 2026 — 6 citations

Citations issued on January 29, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2026)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 2, 2026)
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2026)
K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 2, 2026)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 31, 2026)
K-0926	Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2026)

November 7, 2024 — 4 citations

Citations issued on November 7, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0271	Have exits that are accessible at all times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 20, 2024)
K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 20, 2024)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 20, 2024)
K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 20, 2024)

December 28, 2023 — 7 citations

Citations issued on December 28, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0007	Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2024)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2024)
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2024)
K-0741	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2024)
K-0753	Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2024)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2024)
K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2024)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.