GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WINDOM
705 SIXTH STREET, Windom, MN 56101
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WINDOM Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WINDOM is a 63-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Windom, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.4%) is below the Minnesota average of 17.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 63 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.8% — 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 SOCIETY - WINDOM
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WINDOM with other nursing homes in Windom.
How is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WINDOM addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WINDOM keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.4% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WINDOM doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.1% here versus 5.2% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WINDOM?
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 - WINDOM?
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 Windom
Windom sits in Cottonwood County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.8% 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+
- 2,566 (22.8%)
- Median age
- 42.6 years
- Median household income
- $51,067
- Median home value
- $106,900
Demographics for Cottonwood County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Windom.
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