GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOWARD LAKE
413 13TH AVENUE, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOWARD LAKE Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOWARD LAKE is a 32-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Howard Lake, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.2%) is below the Minnesota average of 17.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 32 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.2% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (87% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.2% — better 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 SOCIETY - HOWARD LAKE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOWARD LAKE with other nursing homes in Howard Lake.
What keeps GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOWARD LAKE's staffing levels 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 - HOWARD LAKE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.2% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOWARD LAKE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOWARD 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 - HOWARD 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 Howard Lake
Howard Lake sits in Wright County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than 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+
- 17,082 (12.5%)
- Median age
- 37.1 years
- Median household income
- $87,772
- Median home value
- $250,800
Demographics for Wright County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Howard Lake.
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