Nursing homes in Brainerd, MN
Brainerd, MN has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Woodland100 Buffalo Hills Lane · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 40 | None |
| Good Samaritan Society - Bethany804 Wright Street · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 79 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Minnesota, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Brainerd
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 11, 2026 · Good Samaritan Society - Woodland · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.October 2, 2025 · Good Samaritan Society - Bethany · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.October 2, 2025 · Good Samaritan Society - Bethany · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.February 14, 2025 · Good Samaritan Society - Bethany · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.June 12, 2024 · Good Samaritan Society - Bethany · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 12, 2024 · Good Samaritan Society - Bethany · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 12, 2024 · Good Samaritan Society - Bethany · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 4, 2024 · Good Samaritan Society - Bethany · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Brainerd
Which nursing home in Brainerd has the highest Medicare rating?
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland and Good Samaritan Society - Bethany share the highest overall rating in Brainerd: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Brainerd have been fined?
None of the 2 nursing homes in Brainerd has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Brainerd?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Brainerd is the largest?
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, with 79 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.