Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
100 Buffalo Hills Lane, Brainerd, MN 56401 · (218) 829-1429
Non profit - Corporation · 40 certified beds
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 1 citation (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 11, 2026 found 1 citation. 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 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.48 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.90 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.40 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 41 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Good Samaritan Society - Bethany Brainerd · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Heartwood Crosby · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Aicota Health Care Center Aitkin · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Aitkin Health Services Aitkin · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Central Todd County Care Center Clarissa · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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