GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE
105 GLENHAVEN DRIVE, Battle Lake, MN 56515
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
How GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE is a 51-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Battle Lake, 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 (0.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 5.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 51 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (47% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (100% lower).
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 SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE with other nursing homes in Battle Lake.
What keeps GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE'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 SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.8% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 51 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - BATTLE LAKE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Battle Lake
Battle Lake sits in Otter Tail County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 13,902 (23.8%)
- Median age
- 46.8 years
- Median household income
- $59,456
- Median home value
- $203,800
Demographics for Otter Tail County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Battle Lake.
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