Good Samaritan Society - Windom
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0578
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0582
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0582 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0605
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0609
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0610
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0610 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0628
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0638
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0638 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0645
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0684
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0685
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0685 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0695
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0755
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0756
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0759
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0868
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0868 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0880
Federal health inspectors cited Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-12.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 16 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Windom.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Good Samaritan Society - Windom in WINDOM, MN inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in WINDOM, MN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Good Samaritan Society - Windom or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.