Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck

Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck is a long-term care facility located at 172 Summit Avenue West in Blackduck, Minnesota, within Beltrami County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and maintains 30 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, also consistent with the national average. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, placing it above the national average in that category. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average. CMS star ratings are derived from health inspection results, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures reported by the facility. These ratings are intended to assist in comparing nursing home performance across facilities. Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is authorized to provide services to residents covered under federal Medicare insurance as well as state and federally funded Medicaid programs. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (218) 835-3410 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted payment types, and any applicable private pay arrangements. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck presents a mixed profile. Its overall and health inspection ratings are in line with national norms, while its staffing rating of 4 stars indicates a higher-than-average performance in that domain. The quality measure rating of 2 stars suggests that clinical outcome indicators reported by this facility are below what is seen nationally. As a 30-bed facility operating under non-profit corporate ownership, it serves a relatively small resident population in a rural area of northern Minnesota. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review full CMS inspection reports and quality measure details available through federal disclosure resources when conducting a comprehensive assessment of this or any nursing facility.