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Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
804 Wright Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, in Brainerd, Minnesota, is certified for 79 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Good Samaritan Society chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 7, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 19.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (1.5 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 27.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Crow Wing Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 7 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.0 | 13.0 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.8% | 44.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Dec 2025, 17 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×1 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 2 Oct 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2026 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0758 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 12 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 4 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 1 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 27.8%, RNs 27.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.5% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.7% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.7% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Chain: Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Dtn Staffing Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2024 |
| Focusone Solutions | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2018 |
| Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/26/2024 |
| Sanford | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Crow Wing County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Woodland | Brainerd | 40 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7.5 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Heartwood | Crosby | 54 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13.0 | — | 23 Jul 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Crow Wing County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan Society - Bethany been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Bethany been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Bethany compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan Society - Bethany?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan Society - Bethany last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.