Good Samaritan Society - Windom: QAA Group Failures - MN
The facility's three wings each have their own whirlpool room, and all 56 residents used them. The posted cleaning procedure directed staff to rinse the tub, apply disinfectant solution, scrub the interior, drain it, and run the air blower to clear the jets. That was the whole list. Nowhere on those instructions, in any of the three rooms, did it say to let the disinfectant sit for 10 minutes before rinsing, the contact time the tub manufacturer's own disinfection guide specifies as necessary for the solution to actually work.
A bath aide working the south hall told inspectors she followed the posted instructions exactly.
The director of nursing said she would have expected staff to allow the 10-minute contact time. But the instructions staff were given every day, the ones mounted on the walls where they worked, didn't include it.
The same inspection found a licensed practical nurse administering a nebulizer treatment to a resident identified as R43 using equipment she hadn't cleaned. When she retrieved the nebulizer from the counter, residue was visible inside the medication cup. She poured in the medication and administered the treatment anyway.
Afterward, she told inspectors that staff were supposed to disassemble the cup and mouthpiece after every use, wash them, and leave them to air-dry. She acknowledged she should have cleaned the equipment or gotten new supplies before giving the treatment, and she agreed that not doing so had the potential to cause a respiratory infection.
The director of nursing said she expected nebulizers to be cleaned after each use.
What the director expected and what actually happened in the rooms where residents were bathed and treated were two different things.
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Last verified: August 5, 2026 · Our methodology
Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN was cited for violations during a health inspection on February 12, 2026.
The facility's three wings each have their own whirlpool room, and all 56 residents used them.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.