GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME
1115 4TH AVENUE NORTH, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME Compares
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME is a 146-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sauk Rapids, 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 falls resulting in major injury (2.7%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 146 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — 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 SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME with other nursing homes in Sauk Rapids.
What keeps GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME'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 SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.7% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.9% 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 SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME?
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 SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME?
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 Sauk Rapids
Sauk Rapids sits in Benton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 5,624 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 36.0 years
- Median household income
- $60,564
- Median home value
- $187,300
Demographics for Benton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sauk Rapids.
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