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Good Samaritan Society - Bethany

804 WRIGHT STREET, BRAINERD, MN 56401
Score: 89 / 100

Good Samaritan Society - Bethany is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Brainerd, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 89/100, it ranks in the top 16% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Bethany is near the national average, with 3.76 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - Bethany. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.61 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.82 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.27 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Oct 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 16 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Oct 1, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Oct 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Feb 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Oct 16, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Oct 16, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 3.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 89 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 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
79
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2