Linda Palmer
Feb 2026
Several family members have used the rehabilitation program after hospital visits. One family member lives in an apartment with assisted living. The staff is caring, friendly, and easy to work with.
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
804 Wright St.4(24 ratings)· Brainerd average: 3.9
Part of Good Samaritan Society · 159 communities · 4★ average · (1 other nearby)
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1 / 6Quick Facts
- Starting price
- $1,789/mo
- Total units
- 79
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 79
- Inspections
- View history (23 citations)
- Capacity
- Licensed for up to 79 residents
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Good Samaritan Society - Bethany is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Brainerd, Minnesota, holding a 4 out of 5 rating from 24 Google reviews. Beyond the rating itself, no detailed review text, amenities, or pricing information were provided to describe the day-to-day experience.
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- Solid 4 out of 5 rating from families
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Good Samaritan Society - Bethany is a senior living community in Brainerd, Minnesota offering Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Published pricing starts around $1,789 per month. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews.
About Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Brainerd, Minnesota, licensed for up to 79 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and holds a five-star overall rating from CMS.
The community offers 24-hour staffing with on-site registered nurses, private rooms with private bathrooms, and an emergency call system. Amenities include a restaurant-style dining room, cable or satellite television, gathering and activity spaces, housekeeping and laundry services, medication management, and wheelchair accessibility.
Reviewers describe mixed experiences with the facility. Several families praised the staff as caring and compassionate, noting that "one family member lives in an apartment with assisted living" and speaking of the facility's support during difficult times like hospice care. However, other reviewers reported concerns about rehabilitation services, professional conduct, and patient safety during stays.
Types of Care at Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
4overall · 24 ratings combined
4★ on Google (24)
Sarah
Dec 2023
DO NOT GO HERE FOR REHAB OR FOR LONG TERM CARE!! Their physical therapy assistant is harassing patients and pretending she is in charge and emotionally abusing patients as motivation. She threatens that the patient will be sent home, unable to walk, as she claims no progress and then says they can do that and yet when directly asked for metrics so the patient can make progress she refuses to respond or give clear goals. She ignores the patients pain level and expects elderly patients to recover from broken bones and be walking in less than 4 weeks from the point walking was approved. Fails to put braces on right and is giving the patient bruises but refuses to adjust it properly. Does not seem to follow the same school of pt as any actual therapist. Goes a step further and threatens to place patients in long term therapy and stop pt all during what’s supposed to be a single pt session. Her name is Heather. Her license shows she is a pt assistant and patient was told she was a physical therapist. Brings someone named Sara with her who she allowed to initially engage the patient in this threatening manner and then backed Sara up. They’ve been harassing the patient over what insurance she has. It’s a nursing home. It’s on file. The patient even asked if their dropping her in her home or moving her to long term were threats and she was very upset. This is the 3rd time there’s been issues. Someone there came in 2 days in a row saying they were going to take her house and all her assets and all her money. She was very upset and it was a meeting they’d specifically been asked to move to a time I could make. They chose not to. Then they withdrew pt during 7 weeks of non weight bearing even though pt could have been done to strengthen upper body and there were orders for the legs but they refused. It’s still a nightmare. The food looks disgusting. Heather has Sara in doing upper body work on the patient post the 7 weeks but seriously they could have done this while there was nothing else to do but obviously just a money grab. This place is very understaffed and all patients will get covid as it’s been through every month. Only 2 staff per unit of 14 patients per day. And only 1 after 10pm per unit. Very unsafe staffing. Food is served cold. Staff will not warm it up. Patients aren’t given choices on food. It smells and looks horrible. And patients end up with the same left overs for multiple days in a row. Patients are left sitting without call lights in wheel chairs for hours. If they needs their depends changed it can be hours before that happens as staff is horrible at answering call lights. Would not recommend. Worst experience ever. Was already a nightmare with my mom being hurt wanted her in town but really wish she had gone to a swing bed in staples at this point. Didn’t have any of these issues at staples and pt was better. The under staffing is scary and the fact that people fall and are injured and just picked up is scary. Have witnessed many infection control issues at this facility as staff fail to wash their hands going room to room and fail to use hand sanitizer that’s in every room. Not even sure how this is an issue but it is. I watched an rn cough at a patient not cover her mouth then pull a tissue from her pocket that was obviously used blow her nose put it back in her pocket and then go right back to making patient meds. She had covid. So did 4 patients and like 8 other staff within days of me seeing this. I was wearing an n95 and just had a covid shot. I knew they’d just had covid in the unit 2 weeks before. The nurse was taking her mask discomfort out on patients when she had to wear one which unfortunately was not while she had covid. She wasn’t even supposed to be at work being that sick and it being that obvious. But she was very mean to patients when asked why it was because she couldn’t stand her mask and was hot. I have heard multiple other nurses at the facility say they should fall on a wet spot on the floor so they can have 6 months off.
Travis Weber
Apr 2021
I see a bunch of caring, compassionate people at Bethany taking care of people when they need it most. I have had nothing but great interactions with the staff at this facility.
Rachel Weidner
Dec 2020
They went above and beyond to bring my Father who was on hospice to Bethany. They had such caring, loving hearts and I would highly recommend to anyone going through this tough time. They made a difficult time more bearable with their kindness.
K. F.
Dec 2018
This place is horrible. My grandma was in rehab there and they were very unprofessional. Nursing staff were rolling eyes at my mom and uncle. My grandmother fell twice at their facility on their watch. Do not send your loved ones here.
Government Inspection History
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 23 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Dec 4, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2026
Oct 2, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 2, 2026
Feb 14, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Jun 12, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2024
Jan 4, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 1, 2024
Dec 20, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 5, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 1, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 1, 2024
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 19, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Good Samaritan Society - Bethany offer?
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
How much does Good Samaritan Society - Bethany cost?
Published pricing at Good Samaritan Society - Bethany starts around $1,789 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.
Where is Good Samaritan Society - Bethany located?
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany is located at 804 Wright St. in Brainerd, Minnesota.
What do families say about Good Samaritan Society - Bethany?
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany carries a 4.0 out of 5 rating from 24 Google reviews. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
How did Good Samaritan Society - Bethany do on recent health and safety inspections?
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 23 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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