Good Samaritan Society - Woodland

    100 Buffalo Hills Ln, Brainerd, MN 56401
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.40·(10)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      3.4
    • Amenities

      2.5
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Welcoming, caring staff and prompt welfare-check follow-up
    • Personalized support and thoughtful resident outreach
    • Exercise classes, scheduled activities, and Catholic Mass
    • Friendly resident community and enjoyable atmosphere
    • Comfortable apartment layouts and walkable hallways
    • Attractive, well-cared-for setting

    Cons

    • Staff turnover and continuity concerns
    • Inconsistent staff communication and resident-interaction standards
    • High service costs and limited pricing flexibility
    • Facility maintenance and accessibility-equipment reliability concerns
    • Move-out deposit assessment and dispute-resolution concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe both positive care experiences and significant concerns about staff conduct and communication. Several families praised staff as kind, caring, and responsive, including prompt follow-up after welfare checks and attentive support for older residents. One family member, however, described dismissive remarks and inappropriate staff discussion about a resident’s recovery. Another noted staff turnover and difficulty obtaining feedback. These differing accounts suggest that families may experience variation in communication and staff continuity.

    Residents and families highlighted exercise classes, scheduled activities, Catholic Mass, and opportunities to socialize. One resident described the community as enjoyable and its residents as welcoming. Families also appreciated personal touches and staff efforts to maintain connection during a period of isolation. No substantive feedback about food or dining services was provided.

    The physical environment received mixed feedback. Positive comments described an attractive, well-cared-for facility, comfortable apartments, and hallways suitable for walking and socializing. A family member raised concerns about upkeep and prolonged elevator repair, pointing to possible maintenance and accessibility-equipment reliability issues. Service costs and limited flexibility were also criticized, along with disagreement over a move-out deposit assessment.

    Overall, the reviews point to meaningful strengths in resident activities, community life, and the care provided by some staff, alongside concerns about consistency, communication, costs, and maintenance. Families considering Woodland may wish to ask about staffing continuity, how concerns are communicated and resolved, service pricing, move-out deposit criteria, and plans for maintaining accessibility equipment.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Good Samaritan Society - Woodland is located at 100 Buffalo Hills Ln, Brainerd, MN, 56401.

    About Good Samaritan Society - Woodland

    Good Samaritan Society - Woodland sits on a private, peaceful property in Brainerd, where seniors live in a lush community with walking paths and gardens. The facility serves people who need many different kinds of help, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care for dementia including Alzheimer's, adult day services, respite care, and home care for those living on their own but wanting some companionship and non-medical support. Staff stay on-site around the clock and are known for being helpful, joyful, and kind. Residents enjoy a busy schedule of social, educational, and recreational activities like art classes, book clubs, concerts, guest speakers, and health lectures, all designed to keep body, mind, and spirit active. There's a structured program for making friends, staying engaged, and sharing time with family at regular meetings and events.

    The campus has many amenities, including spacious apartments, walk-in closets, and sunrooms. Residents have access to window treatments, high-speed internet, laundry rooms, and full kitchens or kitchenettes, and each room comes with emergency call response. There's secured parking, smoke detectors, sprinkler system, pet-friendly policies, and snow removal to help keep everyone safe and comfortable year round. The building has an elevator, wheelchair access, and special areas like a Fitness Center, Arts & Crafts Center, social activities room, library, club room, chapel, dining rooms, and a great room for large gatherings. There's even a coffee shop and a general store. Outdoor spaces include a courtyard and garden, with fully landscaped grounds for everyone to enjoy.

    Older adults who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or medication have support from trained staff. Memory care helps residents with dementia to avoid confusion or wandering, and those recovering from surgery can stay short-term for rehabilitation therapy, either as an inpatient or outpatient. There are also caregiver support services for families. Meals come from chefs and meal planners who focus on taste and good nutrition, and there are special diet menus when needed. Residents can use amenities like a Jacuzzi, whirlpool spa, snack shop, TV rooms, and walk-in showers, and have access to secured dementia neighborhoods, visiting areas, computer access, communal beverage and snack bars, and 24-hour nursing help.

    Good Samaritan Society - Woodland's tidy campus and attentive staff have earned high ratings, along with awards celebrating good activities, friendliness, and strong community care. People who live here can count on a safe, friendly environment that supports both independence and the need for a little extra help when it's needed.

    People often ask...

    Good Samaritan Society - Woodland offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 100 Buffalo Hills Ln, Brainerd, MN 56401.

    No, Good Samaritan Society - Woodland does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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