Good Samaritan Society - Woodland

Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 230 communities in our directory.

With 40 beds, Good Samaritan Society - Woodland is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Brainerd average about 60 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 102% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 1 deficiency.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 45%.

The community is located in Crow Wing County, MN.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 3 problems at Good Samaritan Society - Woodland. 1 finding involved harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  Inspected February 2026. Corrected by March 12, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Good Samaritan Society - Woodland offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, in-home care, hospice care, respite care, adult day care, and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 40
• Religious affiliation Lutheran
• Occupancy 102%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
• Annual staff turnover 45%
• Last health inspection February 2026