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Good Samaritan Society - Woodland

100 BUFFALO HILLS LANE, BRAINERD, MN 56401
Score: 93 / 100

Good Samaritan Society - Woodland is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Brainerd, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 93/100, it ranks in the top 8% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Woodland is near the national average, with 3.65 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Good Samaritan Society - Woodland shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.65 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.13 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.21 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.31 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.24 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.77 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Feb 10, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Feb 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Apr 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 93 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 10, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1