Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota · CCN 245269 · Non-profit (Church related) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Good Shepherd Lutheran Home 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 146 certified beds, 125 residents a day on average. 24 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.92407 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.79757 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.35832 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.6% (registered nurses 28%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0572 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-07-09 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-04-17 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-11 |
| 2024-05-02 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-05-02 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-12 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2018-01-01 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-11-14 |
| Barber, Jacquelyn Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2008-10-27 |
| Klever, Emily Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2014-08-08 |
| Martini, Krista Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-09-20 |
| Schoephoerster, George Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2017-11-07 |
| Stordahl, Michael Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2018-12-28 |
| Bacon, Dennis Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-04-27 |
| Cloeter, Paul Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-07-30 |
| Kirchoff, Barry Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-06-17 |
| Leonard, Charles Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-04-29 |
| Loidolt, Garry Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-04-29 |
| Machula, Jennifer Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-07-30 |
| Perleberg, Lois Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-06-16 |
| Scapanski, Cheryl Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-11-10 |
| Strohschein, David Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-06-27 |
| Zoeller, David Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-04-17 |
| Fitch, Mike Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-04-17 |
| Stordahl, Michael Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-12-28 |
| Barber, Jacquelyn Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2008-10-27 |
| Martini, Krista Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Schoephoerster, George Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-11-07 |
| Stordahl, Michael Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-12-28 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Benton County.