GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE
1115 FOURTH AVENUE NORTH, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379
Worth a closer look before you decide
These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1987-01-23
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- NON-PROFIT
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(152 patients)
- 74.44%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(150 patients)
- 80.6%
- Got better at bathing(155 patients)
- 76.76%
- Breathing improved(102 patients)
- 79.52%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(145 patients)
- 66.59%
- Discharge function score(154 patients)
- 71.43%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(188 patients)
- 98.94%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(188 patients)
- 94.68%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(188 patients)
- 1.6%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(156 patients)
- 0%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(114 patients)
- 81.58%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(84 patients)
- 100.51%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(54 patients)
- 3.99%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(42 patients)
- 7.55%
- Sent health information to the next provider(66 patients)
- 95.45%
- Gave health information to the patient(122 patients)
- 95.9%
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — GOOD SHEPHERD HOME HEALTH CARE
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.