Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN — inspection on July 9, 2026.
Found 9 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-09.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0561 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-09.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0572 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-09.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-09.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-09.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-09.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0700 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-09.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-09.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME in SAUK RAPIDS, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-07-09.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 9 deficiencies cited during this inspection of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
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