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Good Samaritan Society - Woodland

100 Buffalo Hills Lane, Brainerd, MN 56401

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Good Samaritan Society - Woodland is a nursing home in Brainerd, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(218) 829-1429
Last standard health inspection
February 11, 2026 (9 months ago)
Certified beds
40
Residents per day, on average
41.4
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (3 vs 23).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 11, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 12, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 4, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    68 of 337 Minnesota homes (20%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.

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  7. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on June 4, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  13. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 24, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2024.

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  15. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on April 24, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 3, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Good Samaritan Society - Woodland last inspected?

CMS lists February 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Good Samaritan Society - Woodland have?

CMS lists 3 health citations since April 24, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Good Samaritan Society - Woodland been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Good Samaritan Society - Woodland?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Good Samaritan Society - Woodland a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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