CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2452692026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

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

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds146CMS provider file
Recent citation rows32current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-07-0992026-07-093
Cycle 22025-04-1792025-04-172
Cycle 32024-05-0262024-05-023
02 / CITATION DETAIL

32 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-07-09 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · HEALTHF0572Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · HEALTHF0700Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-07-09 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-11
2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-11
2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-11
2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0732Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-11
2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-11
2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0804Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-11
2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-11
2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0867Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-11
2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-11
2025-04-17 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-30
2025-04-17 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-30
2024-05-02 · FIREE0020Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-12
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • BACON, DENNISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/27/2023
  • CLOETER, PAULIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/30/2020
  • KIRCHOFF, BARRYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/17/2021
  • LEONARD, CHARLESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/29/2025
  • LOIDOLT, GARRYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/29/2025
  • MACHULA, JENNIFERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/30/2020
  • PERLEBERG, LOISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/16/2022
  • SCAPANSKI, CHERYLIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/10/2022
  • STROHSCHEIN, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/27/2019
  • ZOELLER, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/17/2018
  • FITCH, MIKEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/17/2018
  • STORDAHL, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/28/2018
  • BARBER, JACQUELYNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/27/2008
  • MARTINI, KRISTAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/20/2002
  • SCHOEPHOERSTER, GEORGEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/07/2017
  • STORDAHL, MICHAELIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/28/2018
  • AEGIS THERAPIES, INC.Organization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • GRAPE TREE MEDICAL STAFFING LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2022

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.92per resident day
RN hours0.80per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.36per resident day
Staff turnover38.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Minnesota ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.