Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
100 BUFFALO HILLS LANE, Brainerd, MN 56401
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How Good Samaritan Society - Woodland Compares
Good Samaritan Society - Woodland is a 40-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Brainerd, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 101% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Brainerd, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.1% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (30% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (79% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (61% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Good Samaritan Society - Woodland with other nursing homes in Brainerd.
What keeps Good Samaritan Society - Woodland's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Good Samaritan Society - Woodland doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.1% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Good Samaritan Society - Woodland keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Good Samaritan Society - Woodland maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 101% occupancy across 40 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Good Samaritan Society - Woodland?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Good Samaritan Society - Woodland?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Brainerd
Brainerd sits in Crow Wing County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.5% 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+
- 14,600 (22.5%)
- Median age
- 44.7 years
- Median household income
- $57,779
- Median home value
- $208,900
Demographics for Crow Wing County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brainerd.
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