Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone
Good Samaritan Society – Pipestone offers a welcoming environment for seniors, providing assisted living and long-term care services. Located in Pipestone, Minnesota, the facility is surrounded by nature trails, ponds, and local attractions, including the historic downtown and Pipestone National Monument. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities, including private apartments, a wellness center, library, and on-site salon. The community emphasizes compassionate care and engaging activities, ensuring residents lead fulfilling lives. With a commitment to quality service, the facility also provides caregiver support and rehabilitation therapy.
Overall: 3/5 · Health: 3/5 · Staffing: 4/5 · QM: 3/5
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- F-805SS J — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- K-291SS F — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- K-321SS F — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-325SS F — Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS D — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-695SS D — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-881SS D — Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- F-883SS D — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- K-923SS D — Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-758SS D — Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F-644SS D — Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- F-758SS D — Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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- Jan 2019
operator transition — SANFORD
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — SANFORD - Jan 2019
operator transition — THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
1311 NORTH HIAWATHA
PIPESTONE, MN 56164