Independent livingAssisted living
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedBRAINERD, MNLic. 245500
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Good Samaritan Society – Bethany in Brainerd, MN, offers a retirement community that emphasizes a sense of belonging and community. The facility provides senior apartments at various care levels, including assisted living, allowing residents to lead fulfilling lives surrounded by friends. The dedicated team focuses on holistic care, addressing the body, mind, and spirit of each resident. The community features amenities such as a dining room, courtyard, salon, therapy gym, and chapel, ensuring a comfortable and engaging environment for all residents.
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Housekeeping & MaintenanceHousekeeping ServicesLaundry Services
Transportation & ShoppingGeneral Transportation Services
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Fitness & Wellness ProgramsSalon Services
Inside AmenitiesChapel/Meditation Room
Outside AmenitiesGardenCourtyard
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Medicare overall
5/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.74 total HPRDRN 1.55 · weekend 85%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
9 inspections23 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 245500
Overall: 5/5 · Health: 4/5 · Staffing: 5/5 · QM: 3/5
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Recent inspections
Fire safetyDec 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL2 deficiencies
- K-291SS F — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyOct 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Health surveyFeb 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-758SS D — 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.
Fire safetyOct 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
- K-351SS D — Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- K-353SS C — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Health surveyOct 2024 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-690SS D — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F-693SS D — Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Health surveyJun 2024 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-660SS D — Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyJan 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Fire safetyDec 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-741SS D — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyDec 2023 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-883SS E — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Operated by GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY (nonprofit) since 1988.
- Jan 2019
operator transition — SANFORD
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — SANFORD - Jan 2019
operator transition — THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
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