Good Samaritan Society - Pine River

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How Good Samaritan Society - Pine River Compares

Good Samaritan Society - Pine River is a 33-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pine River, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.6%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 33 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.0% — about the same as the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
• Falls with major injury: 8.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (117% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 35.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (55% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Pine River

Pine River sits in Cass County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

7,589 (25.8%)

Median age

48.9 years

Median household income

$53,845

Median home value

$200,700

Demographics for Cass County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pine River.

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