Good Sam Bethany
Nursing home · 804 WRIGHT STREET, Brainerd, MN 56401 · Crow Wing County
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
- Capacity
- 79
- State license
- 424680
- Medicare CCN
- 245500
- Licensed entity
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- Chain
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (218) 825-2503
- Nurse staffing
- 3.81 hours per resident per day; 27.8% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 4★ · Staffing 5★ · Quality 3★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Inspection findings
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Dec 4, 2025 Fire Safety · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Jan 9, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jan 9, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Oct 2, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Jan 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Feb 14, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Mar 17, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Oct 17, 2024 Health · 9 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Nov 27, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Jun 24, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H55004405C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H55004409C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jun 12, 2024 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0660 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected Jul 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Jul 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jul 25, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jan 11, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H55008363C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 4, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Dec 20, 2023 Health · 5 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Jan 3, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jan 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Jul 9, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5500098C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jun 14, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5500097C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Mar 18, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5500095C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 21, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 3 findings
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Severity not stated
H5500090C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500093C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500094C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Oct 18, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5500064C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500067C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Oct 17, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 10 findings
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Severity not stated
H5500059C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500060C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500061C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500062C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500063C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500065C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500066C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500068C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500069C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5500070C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BROWN, GEORGE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- BROWN, GEORGE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- DYKHOUSE, DANA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- DYKHOUSE, DANA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- ENGBRECHT, WESLEY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- ENGBRECHT, WESLEY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- FLUIT, JOEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2022
- FLUIT, JOEL — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2022
- GASSEN, WILLIAM — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- GASSEN, WILLIAM — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- GASSEN, WILLIAM — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- GULSVIG, NEIL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- GULSVIG, NEIL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- LUNDEEN, MARK — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- LUNDEEN, MARK — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- MIDDLETON, AIMEE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/27/2022
- MIDDLETON, AIMEE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/27/2022
- MOLBERT, LAURIS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- MOLBERT, LAURIS — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- MORRISON, TONY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- MORRISON, TONY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- NORTH, ANDREW — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- NORTH, ANDREW — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- OLSON, JULIE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/16/2018
- OLSON, JULIE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/16/2018
- OLSON, NICHOLAS — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/08/2024
- OLSON, NICHOLAS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/08/2024
- PEDERSON, JUSTIN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/10/2025
- PEDERSON, JUSTIN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/10/2025
- SANDGREN, DEEANDRA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/16/2023
- SANDGREN, DEEANDRA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/16/2023
- SCHEMA, NATHAN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2022
- SCHEMA, NATHAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2022
- SCHIEFFER, KEVIN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- SCHIEFFER, KEVIN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- SHULKIN, DAVID — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- SHULKIN, DAVID — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- TEIKEN, BRENT — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- TEIKEN, BRENT — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2024
- WENZEL, THOMAS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- WENZEL, THOMAS — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- DTN STAFFING INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/02/2024
- FOCUSONE SOLUTIONS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/04/2024
- GRAPE TREE MEDICAL STAFFING LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/13/2018
- GUARDIAN PHARMACY OF MINNESOTA LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/26/2024
- SANFORD — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- SANFORD — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 01/01/2019
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 01/01/2019
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.