Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
Brainerd, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245488) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 829-1429 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland in Brainerd, MN has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland reports 3.47923 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89961 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.9%.
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since July 1987. The facility has 40 certified beds and an average of 41.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its staffing rating is 4 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.47923 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89961 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars across the chain, meaning this location outperforms its chain's average. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the CMS Care Compare dataset as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.47923 hours per resident per day, including 0.89961 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 44.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 40 certified beds and an average of 41.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2188291429 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2188291429 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245488?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.