All citations for Good Samaritan Society - International Falls

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 14, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 62 citations

Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 19, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 6, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0572, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 19, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.