GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR
8100 MEDICINE LAKE ROAD, New Hope, MN 55427
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR is a 77-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New Hope, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.7%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 77 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Hope, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (29% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.7% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (49% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR with other nursing homes in New Hope.
What keeps GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.7% here versus 5.2% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 77 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GOOD SAMARITAN AMBASSADOR's rating advantage in New Hope?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around New Hope
New Hope sits in Hennepin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 176,816 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $81,169
- Median home value
- $292,100
Demographics for Hennepin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Hope.
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