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Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
100 Buffalo Hills Ln. E., Brainerd, MN 56401
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Good Samaritan Society - Woodland Description
The Good Samaritan Society is committed to providing an unprecedented level of quality service, compassionate care and range of amenities to ensure our residents enjoy a care-free, fulfilling lifestyle that is tailored to their needs.
Our lush, park-like setting offers you the independence you desire along with the security you need. Our community is located in a quiet area among the Brainerd Lakes of north-central Minnesota. You'll enjoy accessible walking paths and year-round wellness, cultural and entertainment activities.
Our friendly, professional staff is dedicated to enhancing your life, bringing you joy and creating opportunities that care for your whole person - body, mind and spirit.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Woodland is described as a beautiful, well-maintained facility that strives to provide the best environment and care for residents.
- Several long-term residents express satisfaction, with stays ranging from 3 to 34 years, highlighting the fun atmosphere and great stories.
- Staff members are praised for being great, caring, and providing excellent care, especially noted during the challenging times of COVID regulations.
- Specific commendation for the staff's efforts to keep spirits high with activities like bringing root beer floats and engaging in social visits to counteract isolation.
Negative Reviews:
- Concerns are raised about underpaid and overworked workers, leading to neglected duties and a focus on profit over the well-being of workers and residents.
- High staff turnover, including assistants and RNs, is reported, alongside difficulties in communication and feedback from staff.
- Complaints about high costs for services, little flexibility, and questionable facility upkeep, including prolonged elevator issues.
- A potential employee highlighted concerns about the lack of work-life balance in a nursing position, with varying shifts and the requirement to work weekends and holidays.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 1, 1987
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 40
Total current residents: 35
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-05-31 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-05-12 | 2021-06-09 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-05-12 | 2021-06-09 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-05-12 | 2021-06-09 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-28 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-05-12 | 2021-06-06 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-13 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-06-01 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-07-01 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-07-24 | $18,125 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Brainerd which is 2.0 miles away and has a population of 13,371 (small town).
- The average income is $62,477, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 72
- Low Temperature: 12
- Average Temperature: 43.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 106 days of rain, 82 days of snow and 175 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year
- The crime rate is 10.3 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.56 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.74 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 3.06 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.22 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 174.0, Moderate Days 7.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Crow Wing Food Co-op
2.0 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.0 miles awaySuper One Foods
2.1 miles awayCostco
2.2 miles awayCub Foods
2.5 miles awayNone Found
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Banks
Wells Fargo
1.9 miles awayMid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
2.2 miles awayFrandsen Bank & Trust
2.4 miles awayBlack Ridge Bank
13.7 miles awayLakes State Bank
19.4 miles awayHospitals
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
2.1 miles awayCuyuna Regional Medical Center
16.3 miles awayCamp Ripley Training Medical Center (TMC)
17.7 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
2.0 miles awayLakes Area Pharmacies
19.0 miles awayDentists
Nisswa Smiles
13.7 miles awayParks
Buffalo Hills Park
0.1 miles awayBane Park
0.7 miles awayKiwanis Park
0.9 miles awayGustafson Park
1.5 miles awayJaycees Park
1.7 miles awayNone Found
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Restaurants
Mickey's Subs
1.7 miles awayPerkins
1.8 miles awayPizza Hut
1.9 miles awaySawmill Inn
2.0 miles awayThe Barn
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