Good Samaritan Society - Pine River

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2026

• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 11, 2025

• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 11, 2025

• Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 12, 2025

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 17, 2025

• Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025

• Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 10, 2025

• Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

• Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2025

• Install proper backup exit lighting.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2025

• Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

• Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 10, 2025

• Post nurse staffing information every day.

  Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 12, 2025

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 5, 2024

• Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 26, 2024

• 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 26, 2024

• To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 26, 2024

• Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 29, 2024

• Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 29, 2024

• Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 26, 2024

• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 2024

• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2024

• Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 29, 2024

Good Samaritan Society - Pine River offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite / Short-Term Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Published pricing at Good Samaritan Society - Pine River starts around $1,450 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection; contact the community for a detailed quote.

Yes. Good Samaritan Society - Pine River lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.

Yes. Good Samaritan Society - Pine River lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.

Good Samaritan Society - Pine River is located at 518 Jefferson Ave. in Pine River, Minnesota.

Good Samaritan Society - Pine River carries a 3.6 out of 5 rating from 9 Google reviews. Reviewers of Good Samaritan Society - Pine River are largely positive, praising attentive care and cleanliness, though one reviewer described a negative experience with staff. The community combines independent living apartments with assisted living and rehabilitation support in a rural, lake-filled area of northern Minnesota. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

Good Samaritan Society - Pine River had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 25 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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