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Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater

Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater is a nursing home community in Stillwater, MN.

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  • Interior

    A spacious and well-lit living area featuring comfortable sofas, a television, and decorative plants.

  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained garden area with colorful planters outside a building on a sunny day.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room featuring a sofa and armchair, complemented by natural light streaming through the windows.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with patterned furniture and a large window offering a scenic view.

  • Architecture

    A serene courtyard featuring colorful flower beds and a well-maintained pathway, surrounded by rustic architecture.

  • Bedroom

    A clean and simple hospital patient room featuring a single bed and natural light from the window.

  • Windows

    A cozy room with a sofa, wooden table and chair, lamp, and a TV, featuring a window that provides natural light.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area featuring circular tables and comfortable seating, designed for community meals.

  • Landscaping

    A serene garden with a gazebo surrounded by colorful flowers and lush greenery on a sunny day.

  • Lighting

    A cozy restaurant interior featuring neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.

  • Artwork

    A cozy waiting area featuring a sofa and chairs, adorned with artwork and indoor plants.

  • Hospital Bed

    A well-lit bedroom featuring a hospital-style bed, large windows, and a simple wooden floor.

1119 Owens Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082

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3.2 from 34 reviews
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Overall Review of Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater

common 20 reviews mention this

Compassionate staff stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, caring, and supportive.

Many reviews focus on staff kindness—describing supportive, affirming caregivers who helped residents feel safe and comfortable. Several families say the staff became familiar and trusted, especially during recovery or transitional stays. A few reviewers also mention nurses and aides being involved day to day, with residents liking their interactions. Overall, the positive staff experiences show up across long-term and transitional situations.

common 14 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing and therapy support

Care teams are described as providing strong nursing support and therapy help.

Residents and families describe receiving professional nursing care, including help with complex needs and rehab progress. Multiple reviews mention therapists such as PT/OT pushing toward goals and supporting a return home. Others describe medical staff and nursing involvement during transitional care, including after hospital stays and procedures. While experiences vary across reviewers, the recurring theme is that clinical support played a meaningful role in recovery and day-to-day assistance.

common 8 reviews mention this

Dining earns both praise and complaints

Food is frequently mentioned, with both strong praise and clear dissatisfaction.

Some families say the meals are enjoyable and even note room delivery and small desserts. Others describe food as cold, unappetizing, or not meeting dietary needs, and cite issues with meal preparation. A reviewer also connects a food/diet mismatch to stomach trouble. Together, the reviews suggest dining quality can vary by situation and individual needs.

  • A cozy dining area featuring circular tables and comfortable seating, designed for community meals.
  • A cozy restaurant interior featuring neatly arranged tables and chairs, ready for guests.
common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and regular worship visits

Residents benefit from ongoing activities and regular religious services.

Several reviews highlight an activity program that keeps residents engaged, with families describing residents making friends and staying busy. One reviewer also mentions church services arriving multiple times per week, along with a visiting minister. These comments align with the broader emphasis on scheduled day-to-day programming and resident involvement. For families, this appears to be part of what helps make a long stay feel more routine.

common 5 reviews mention this

Spacious rooms and cleanliness

Reviews often mention spacious, kept-clean rooms.

Multiple reviewers describe rooms as spacious and well-kept, with some noting features like natural light. Cleanliness also comes up directly in at least one review that mentions the building and rooms looking well maintained. Another review praises private rooms specifically. At the same time, a couple of reviews describe drawbacks in shower setup or condition, so room experience isn’t uniformly positive.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Understaffing affects response times

Some residents report delayed help and understaffing, especially at night or on weekends.

Several critical reviews cite understaffing and delayed response when residents push call buttons. A few describe situations where help took too long, including aides being occupied with other residents or not responding promptly. Others mention high patient-to-staff pressure and that communication can be lacking. Even among generally positive reviews, there are a few mentions of slow times or limited coverage, which helps explain why staffing shows up as a recurring concern.

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Features

Housing

  • 70 resident community capacity 70 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (23 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Stillwater Good Samaritan Center (0 miles)
  • Stillwater Health System (1.2 miles)
  • Hudson Hospital (8.2 miles)
  • Rejuvenate Medi-Spa (8.8 miles)
  • Hudson Hospital & Clinic (8.8 miles)
  • Hudson Hospital (8.8 miles)
  • Physicians Neck and Back Clinic of Western Wisconsin (9.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • P D Pappy's (0.8 miles)
  • Nelson's Ice Cream (0.8 miles)
  • Charlie's Irish Pub (0.9 miles)
  • Mad Capper Saloon & Eatery (1 miles)
  • Freight House (1 miles)
  • Oasis Cafe (1.4 miles)
  • Lift Bridge Brewing Company (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Summer Tuesdays (0.9 miles)
  • Teddy Bear Park (1 miles)
  • Benson Park (1.6 miles)
  • Jenson Memorial Park (5.4 miles)
  • Square Lake Park (6.2 miles)
  • Willow River State Park (7.6 miles)
  • Castle Park (7.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Dock Cafe (1.1 miles)
  • Joe To Go (8.2 miles)
  • Magpie Coffeehouse and cafe (8.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Bluestone Physician Services (1.1 miles)
  • Stillwater Medical Group (1.2 miles)
  • St Croix Orthopaedics (1.8 miles)
  • Dakota Eye Care Associates (1.9 miles)
  • Assocted Eye Physcans Surgeons (1.9 miles)
  • St Croix Orthopaedics PA (2 miles)
  • Persing James S MD Psychiatric Consultants of Western Wisconsin (5.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Paul Lutheran Church (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Cub Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (7.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (8.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.3 miles)

Theaters

  • St Croix Hilltop Drive-In (2.6 miles)
  • Oakdale Cinema Oakdale, Mn (7.8 miles)

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