During the first quarter of 2026, Sanford owned Good Samaritan Society – St. James, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The facility, situated in Watonwan County, has been under Sanford’s ownership since Jan. 1, 2019.
Good Samaritan Society – St. James operates as a non-profit nursing home.
For that period, the facility received an overall CMS rating of 3, slightly below Minnesota’s statewide average of 3.2. CMS ratings assess nursing homes by reviewing health inspection reports, staffing levels, and the overall quality of care available to residents.
The data indicates Good Samaritan Society – St. James averaged 31.5 residents daily in the first quarter of 2026 and offered a total of 42 beds. The nursing home is not hospital-based.
Good Samaritan Society – St. James recorded one fine totaling $111,293 and incurred one penalty as of the first quarter of 2026.
Watonwan County, Minnesota, had two non-profit nursing homes in total.
According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the U.S. older adult population continues to expand as the number of younger residents declines. From 2020 through 2024, the population of Americans age 65 and older grew by 13%, while the number of people under 18 dropped by 1.7%. The nation’s older adult population has risen significantly over the past century, climbing from 4.9 million individuals in 1920 to over 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 study found that nearly half of this group, or about 28 million people, are expected to need some type of long-term services and support. The study also estimates that more than one-third may ultimately require nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society – St. James | Sanford | Non profit – Corporation | 3 | 31.5 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.
