Good Samaritan Society - Bethany
Nursing Home · Brainerd, MN
CMS certification number245500
Contact & location
804 Wright StreetBrainerd, MN 56401
Crow Wing County
- Phone
- (218) 825-2593
- ZIP code
- 56401 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 79
- Residents per day
- 69.5 (88% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities, avg 3.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1988
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.81 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.53 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.39 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.89 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.22 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 27.8 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 27.6 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 8 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-10-02 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-02 |
| 2025-02-14 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-10-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-06-12 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-01-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2023-12-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2023-12-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-01 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Brown, George (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| DTN Staffing INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dykhouse, Dana (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fluit, Joel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Focusone Solutions (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gassen, William (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gulsvig, Neil (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lundeen, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCausland, Maureen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Middleton, Aimee (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molbert, Lauris (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Tony (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| North, Andrew (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olson, Julie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olson, Nicholas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pederson, Justin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanford (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schema, Nathan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schieffer, Kevin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shulkin, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Teiken, Brent (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wenzel, Thomas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, George (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dykhouse, Dana (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gassen, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gulsvig, Neil (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lundeen, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCausland, Maureen (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molbert, Lauris (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| North, Andrew (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schieffer, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shulkin, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Teiken, Brent (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wenzel, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fluit, Joel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gassen, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Middleton, Aimee (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olson, Nicholas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schema, Nathan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Tony (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Olson, Julie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pederson, Justin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Good Samaritan Society - Bethany?
Good Samaritan Society - Bethany has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Bethany have?
It has 79 certified beds and cares for about 70 residents per day.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Bethany been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Bethany?
It is part of Good Samaritan Society and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Good Samaritan Society - Bethany?
(218) 825-2593. The facility is located at 804 Wright Street, Brainerd, MN 56401.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.