Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck

Nestled in the heart of Minnesota's lake country, Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck provides dedicated skilled nursing care to residents of Blackduck and the surrounding Beltrami County region. Located at 172 Summit Avenue West, this community sits within walking distance of Blackduck Lake, where residents and their families can enjoy the serene beauty of northern Minnesota's natural landscape across all four seasons. Operated by the Good Samaritan Society — one of the nation's largest nonprofit faith-based providers of senior care — the Blackduck community brings decades of mission-driven expertise to every aspect of resident life. Their commitment to dignity, respect, and holistic wellness is woven into daily care routines, therapy services, and social programming. The town of Blackduck, though small and close-knit, offers meaningful conveniences for families visiting loved ones. The surrounding region is dotted with pristine lakes, forests, and wildlife areas that define life in northern Minnesota. For medical needs beyond on-site care, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center — a full-service regional hospital — is located approximately 25 miles south in Bemidji, offering specialty care, emergency services, and physician referrals. Bemidji also provides shopping at Bemidji Town Center, dining along Paul Bunyan Drive, and cultural activities including Bemidji State University events. Families traveling from the Twin Cities or Duluth will find Blackduck a peaceful retreat from urban life, and many appreciate the genuine small-town warmth that the staff and community embody. Lake Bemidji State Park, just a short drive away, offers scenic trails and picnic areas for outdoor family visits during warmer months. For seniors requiring skilled nursing — whether for post-surgical recovery, long-term care, or rehabilitation — Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck delivers clinical quality with the personal touch that only a community-rooted facility can offer.