Good Samaritan Society – Woodland Only Minnesota Long-Term Care Center To Earn National Quality Award


BRAINERD, M.N. - This year, Woodland is the only long-term care location in the state and the only dual skilled nursing/assisted living facility in the nation to receive the AHCA/NCAL 2023 Silver – Achievement in Quality award.

“This award is a testament to the incredible leadership and staff at Good Samaritan Society – Woodland. They go above and beyond every day to ensure residents receive the best quality care,” said Nate Schema, Good Samaritan Society president and CEO. “Our partnership with Sanford Health has made us stronger as an integrated health system and has allowed us to harness new ways of working together to strengthen our quality of care and services and better meet the needs of our people. I am truly so grateful for and proud of our amazing team members who think of and treat our residents like family.”

“I am deeply humbled to receive this award and beyond proud of the Woodland team,” said Kelsey Moulzolf, administrator of Good Samaritan Society –Woodland. “What inspires all of us are the residents who truly become like family. Knowing we are making a difference in residents’ lives is what makes long-term care such a rewarding and fulfilling career.”

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