Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL FALLS

2201 KEENAN DRIVE, International Falls, MN 56649

4.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
54 Certified Beds
88 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 2.97%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 23.03%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 6.57%

Lower is better

How GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL FALLS Compares

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL FALLS is a 54-bed nonprofit nursing facility in International Falls, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.6%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 54 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.0% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (35% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 6.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (65% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (43% 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 - INTERNATIONAL FALLS

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL FALLS with other nursing homes in International Falls.

How is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL FALLS addressing its quality measures rating?

CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL FALLS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.0% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL FALLS doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 6.6% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL FALLS maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 54 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 - INTERNATIONAL FALLS?

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 - INTERNATIONAL FALLS?

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 International Falls

International Falls sits in Koochiching County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.3% 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+
3,123 (25.3%)
Median age
50.0 years
Median household income
$52,297
Median home value
$115,500

Demographics for Koochiching County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near International Falls.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 245318
County Koochiching
Total Beds 54
Occupied Beds 51
Occupancy Rate 94%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

Location

2201 KEENAN DRIVE, International Falls, MN 56649

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: September 9, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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