Establishment profile
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE
1201 17TH ST NE, AUSTIN, MN, 55912
Operated by GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 1 of 68 establishments
623311 — Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Summary
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 14 years of recorded history, with $1,715 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 78th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 92 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 3 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $1,715 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04I | 1 | 1 | $735 | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06I | 1 | 1 | $735 | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F02I | 1 | 1 | $245 | Feb 2012 | Feb 2012 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 6233 within MN. Peer group: 92 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MN — for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-070584 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| 18-CA-019783 | Unfair labor practice | May 2011 | Jun 2011 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 245317 · Chain: GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →
CMS Care Compare deficiencies
Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 15 citations across 5 surveys · 1 immediate jeopardy · 6 complaint-triggered.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 0803 | J (IJ) | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2025 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2025 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2025 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Nov 2024 | 0582 | D | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Nov 2024 | 0584 | D | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0804 | E | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0578 | D | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0637 | D | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0638 | D | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0656 | D | 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 | Standard | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0883 | D | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0732 | C | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0921 | E | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-02 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $1,715 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE is one of 68 establishments rolled up under the parent organization GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY across all 68 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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- NORTH RIDGE SKILLED LLCMINNEAPOLIS — 2 federal enforcement records
- SHEPHERDS INNWELLS — 1 federal enforcement record
- PENNINGTON HEALTH SERVICES DBA THIEF RVR CARE CENTTHIEF RIVER FALLS — 1 federal enforcement record
- KITTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOC - ELDERLY SERVICEHALLOCK — 1 federal enforcement record
- SHOLOM COMMUNITY ALLIANCE LLCMINNEAPOLIS — 1 federal enforcement record
- CHRIS JENSEN LLC DBA CHRIS JENSEN HLTH & REHAB CTRDULUTH — 1 federal enforcement record
- VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA DBA CRYSTAL CARE CENTERCRYSTAL — 1 federal enforcement record
- NEW PERSPECTIVE OF MAHTOMEDI, LLC.MAHTOMEDI — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY BLACKDUCKBLACKDUCK, MN — 2 federal enforcement records
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL FALLSINTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY locationsParent rollup
- Continuing Care Retirement CommunitiesAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MNState-wide enforcement data
- Continuing Care Retirement in MNIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, which operates 68 establishments in our dataset.
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- What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE's OSHA violation history?
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 3 violations and $1,715 in total penalties.
- How does GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE's safety record compare to its industry?
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - COMFORCARE operates in the continuing care retirement communities industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.5.