Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
Brainerd, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245500) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 825-2593 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany in Brainerd, MN has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.8%.
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany is a non-profit nursing home in Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since January 1988. The facility has 79 certified beds and an average daily census of 69.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Samaritan Society - Bethany holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, staffing 5 stars, and quality measures 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.813 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 3.0 stars — notably below this location's individual rating. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 27.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon displayed and the facility is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 79 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2188252593 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2188252593 and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245500?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.