Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights

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  • Interior

    A cozy and inviting waiting room with comfortable seating and natural light.

  • Outdoors

    A serene forest scene with sunlight filtering through the trees and a small wooden bridge over a gentle stream.

  • Decor

    A well-lit dining area with tables, chairs, and decorative elements including plants and wall art.

  • Building

    A view of a building's exterior with a walkway, surrounded by trees and greenery in sunlight.

  • Architecture

    The entrance of a building located at 1931 50th Street E.

  • Bedroom

    A view of a hospital room featuring a bed, chair, and window.

  • Trees

    A serene autumn pathway lined with colorful leaves and a modern building.

  • Dining

    A bright and spacious dining area featuring tables and chairs, illuminated by elegant chandeliers.

  • Landscaping

    A serene view of a park with lush trees and a charming wooden bridge.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen setup with light-colored cabinets and a round table.

  • Outdoor

    A cozy outdoor café scene surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped rehabilitation gym featuring various exercise machines and a set of stairs for physical therapy.

Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights

Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights is a nursing home community in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Information last verified:

1301 50Th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.2 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Staffing and communication concerns

Several residents and families describe slow or insufficient help and poor communication.

Some reviewers say staffing was too thin or responses took too long, including delays with pain medication and difficulty getting help when it was needed. Others describe problems with toileting support and follow-through on requested care. A few also report lack of updates or unanswered questions, including concerns after a resident’s worsening. Overall, the negative experiences center on responsiveness, coordination, and day-to-day follow-through.

common 11 reviews mention this

Care team is often praised

Many reviewers say the staff are genuinely caring and attentive to residents.

A sizable group of reviews describe staff who care about residents as individuals, learn names, and treat people with respect. Families also mention communication and being kept informed during stays, including transitional care. Some reviewers add that staff support helped residents stay engaged and feel safer day to day. While experiences aren’t uniform, the most consistent positive thread is personal, attentive care from the team.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality is inconsistent

Food receives mixed reactions, from clearly praised to described as unappetizing.

Some residents and families say meals were good and that staff honored specific preferences at dining. Others describe meals as bland or disgusting and complain about dietary needs not being followed. A few reviews tie the frustration to requests around meal specifics and restrictions. Taken together, dining comes up as a frequent point of contrast between good experiences and major disappointments.

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Skilled nursing support varies

As a skilled nursing facility, residents describe hands-on help that can fall short or feel individualized.

Reviewers reference the day-to-day tasks you’d expect in a skilled nursing stay, including assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication-related needs. Some describe getting timely medical assistance, individualized comfort-focused care, and support that helped residents stabilize. Others report misses with care schedules, dressing changes, and medical decisions, along with declines that followed. The reviews suggest outcomes can depend heavily on how well orders and needs are carried out during the stay.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 46 resident community capacity 46 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (7 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (7 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Prime Therapeutics (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • White Castle (0.3 miles)
  • Boulevard Bar & Grille (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Burger Time (2.4 miles)
  • Drkula's 32 Bowl (2.6 miles)
  • Iwa Sushi (3.1 miles)
  • Pool and Yacht Club (3.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Entira Family Clinics-West St Paul (1.1 miles)
  • Soundpoint Audiology (2.1 miles)
  • Dakota Medical Solutions (2.4 miles)
  • Entira Family Clinics - Inver Grove Heights (2.4 miles)
  • Twin Cities Orthopedics Eagan - Viking Lakes (2.5 miles)
  • James Winsor DR (2.9 miles)
  • West Side Community Health Services (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Inver Grove 16 (1.2 miles)

Parks

  • Roosevelt Field (1.8 miles)
  • Heritage Village Park (3.1 miles)
  • Heritage Village Off Leash Dog Park (3.3 miles)
  • Burr Oaks Park (3.7 miles)
  • Sleepy Hollow Park (4.1 miles)
  • Central Park (5.5 miles)
  • Meadow Grass Park (5.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • United Hospital Joint Relacement Center (4.5 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital-St Paul (4.8 miles)
  • Regions Hospital Burn Center (5.2 miles)
  • Woodwinds Health Campus-Woodbury (5.6 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (6.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Depot (4.6 miles)
  • Concourse A (6 miles)
  • Concourse C (6.3 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (6.3 miles)
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (6.4 miles)
  • Concourse D (6.6 miles)
  • Terminal 1-Lindbergh (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cathedral of St Paul (4.8 miles)
  • WW Studio (5.2 miles)
  • St George Greek Orthodox Church (5.4 miles)
  • Woodcrest Church (6.4 miles)
  • Five Oaks Community Church (6.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Dunn Brothers Coffee (6.1 miles)
  • Groundswell (6.7 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (7 miles)

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