Quick answers
- Is Good Samaritan Society Pine River licensed?
- Good Samaritan Society Pine River appears on the official license list of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division (retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, license number 425975, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Good Samaritan Society Pine River have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 18. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Good Samaritan Society Pine River?
- 2175 White Pine Point Road SW, Pine River, MN 56474, Cass County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Good Samaritan Society Pine River?
- (218) 587-4333, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd (about 27 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Brookside Assisted Living0.0 mi · Pine River, MN · capacity 15
- Farmside Senior Living8.6 mi · Backus, MN · capacity 13
- Caring Hearts Senior Community10 mi · Pequot Lakes, MN · capacity 18
- Shiloh Assisted Living10 mi · Pequot Lakes, MN · capacity 70
- Whitefish at the Lakes Senior14 mi · Crosslake, MN · capacity 112
- Hills Crossing Senior Living16 mi · Nisswa, MN · capacity 30
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center27 mi · Brainerd, MN
- Cuyuna Regional Medical Center27 mi · Crosby, MN
- Lakewood Health System31 mi · Staples, MN
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY PINE RIVER |
| License number | 425975 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 18 |
| Address | 2175 White Pine Point Road SW, Pine River, MN 56474 |
| County | Cass |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (218) 587‑4333 |
| Licensing agency | Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances