Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
1201 17TH STREET NE, Austin, MN 55912
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How Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare Compares
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Austin, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.7%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Austin, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (47% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.7% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (82% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare with other nursing homes in Austin.
What keeps Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.9% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 45 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 - Comforcare?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare's rating advantage in Austin?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Austin
Austin sits in Mower County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% 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+
- 7,253 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $55,378
- Median home value
- $130,800
Demographics for Mower County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Austin.
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