In their own words
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The record
CMS Care Compare · Jun 2026| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Health inspection | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
Staffing · hours per resident per day
Medication & safety · share of long-stay residents
| Federal fines | $31,829 · 3 penalties |
| Abuse icon | ⚠ Present |
| Conflict flags in latest reconcile | 4 |
ND does not publish a state inspection feed Palmelle can verify. This record is built from federal data only.
What the pattern says
Palmelle pattern checks · v1Warehouse warning signs — read the findings below before touring.
- Antipsychotic use runs high. 22% of long-stay residents are on antipsychotics against a 14% national median — ask what share have a qualifying diagnosis.
- CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility. A substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation is on the federal record.
- $31,829 in federal fines. 3 penalties in the last 36 months — the citation detail is in the record above.
These checks are computed the same way for every facility. Good patterns and bad ones both print.
Nearby & comparable
Same records, same rulesQuestions families ask
What is the CMS rating for LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD?
LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Has LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD been cited for resident harm?
CMS has placed an abuse icon on LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
What should I ask on a tour?
Ask about staff-to-resident ratios by shift, weekend coverage, and any measure flagged red in the record above — those are the places this facility's numbers leave open questions.