Good Samaritan Society - Pine sits at 2189 White Pine Point Road SW in Pine River, MN, and folks who live there get help with daily life in many ways, with a concierge around to take care of special requests or things that come up during the day, and the place really covers a lot of ground because they've got independent living for older adults who want their own space, assisted living for people who need some help with things like bathing or medicine, memory care for folks living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and even skilled nursing, home care, and short or long-term rehab, all under the Good Samaritan Society name, which some people know across the area. The community can have up to 58 residents and the apartments come furnished, smoke-free, pet-friendly, and include things like basic cable, the internet, and utilities, which takes some stress out of living there, and each apartment has a private bathroom-something that's not always true at every place. If you need nursing care, the staff covers 12 to 16 hours a day with nurses on top of a system to call for help and 24-hour supervision, and there's always someone nearby, especially important for wheelchairs and other needs that can pop up quick.
They offer meals made by a professional chef, including choices for special diets such as diabetes or food allergies, and you can eat with everyone in the dining room, order during all-day dining hours, or have meals made for you if you can't get down there. For activities, Good Samaritan Society - Pine keeps people busy with planned trips to nearby spots, community events, resident-led groups, fitness classes, daily schedules, and even arts, music, games, or movies in different rooms including a game room and an arts room, plus physical therapy and rehab right onsite for those who need it, whether you're coming back from surgery or dealing with something ongoing, and a gym is there too. The library is small but handy and there's Wi-Fi and cable available so you can stay connected or entertain yourself. There's also a beauty salon, a spa room with a whirlpool, chapel for services or quiet time, and inviting spots to sit, whether that's in a sun porch, garden, on a dock, or along walking paths, which helps when you like to sit outside. They'll organize rides to doctor appointments and other local trips and even arrange non-medical transportation, and actually, the place offers parking if you're still driving, and helps with move-ins for new residents to keep things easy.
Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are taken care of, and personal care covers just about everything from help getting dressed, to medication, bathing, moving around, and companionship, all with trained staff who speak English. Their programs-like Riverside Senior Living Apartments for people in assisted living-include unique names for different units and types of care, and the facility works with healthcare providers to treat medical needs, arranging rehab therapies and care plans, and even has internal medicine staff and specialists on hand when required. Their common areas let residents gather for meals or time together, and different room layouts like studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, or suites mean there's usually an option that fits. The place aims for a warm, neighborly feel, with an emergency alert system running at all times, and the community has been recognized with a 2024 Bronze National Quality Award, which is a nice sign people there care about meeting standards but still keep things relaxed. They've got home-based and long-term care services, family support, and referral partner programs too, which can be helpful if your needs change and try to make it smooth if you want less upkeep and more peace of mind the older you get.
