Good Samaritan - The Pines

Good Samaritan - The Pines, located in Jackson, MN offers independent living & assisted living. Visit Provider Website

Both rates are out in the open here, which most operators never do. Assisted living from $2,330 a month, independent living duplexes from $1,456, the duplex figure dated June 1, 2026 on the operator's own site.

That means you can compare a real number before you speak to anyone. The Pines sits in Jackson, MN on a ridge above the Des Moines River Valley, and runs assisted living apartments, independent living duplexes and short respite stays alongside a separate 46-bed long-term care center on the same campus.

Pricing at Good Samaritan - The Pines

Good Samaritan Society, who runs The Pines, gives assisted living apartments from $2,330 a month and the independent living duplexes from $1,456. Respite is the gap, offered without a figure attached. A request through Get Pricing gets you the respite rate and what a care assessment adds on top of the apartment, and those two together are what turn a starting price into a monthly budget you can rely on.

Apartments and Duplexes at Good Samaritan - The Pines

Assisted living runs one and two bedrooms between 480 and 810 square feet. The independent living duplexes are two bedrooms at 940 square feet with an attached garage and opener, so if you still drive, the duplex side keeps the car out of a Minnesota winter. Respite guests use the same one and two bedroom plans, which means a trial stay puts you in the room you would actually live in rather than a spare one.

What the Monthly Rate Covers at Good Samaritan - The Pines

Basic utilities are inside the rate:

• Water, sewer and refuse collection
• Electricity, heating and cooling
• Refrigerator, stove and window coverings
• Individual climate control
• Private mailbox and parking

A community fee amount and the number of meals a day that come with assisted living are both unstated, so those are the two figures to pin down in the same conversation as the rate.

Care and Support at Good Samaritan - The Pines

Staffing runs 24 hours, with daily well-being checks and a personal emergency response system in the apartments. Housekeeping, maintenance, a wellness program, pharmacy services and restorative nursing come with it, and physical, occupational and speech therapy are available on campus. Assisted living is described as help with grooming, bathing, dressing and medication management, priced by the level of care you need, so the assessment is what sets your real number.

Respite Stays at Good Samaritan - The Pines

Short stays run a minimum of five days and up to 30, with 24-hour care and meals included. The operator frames respite as a way to find out whether assisted living suits you before committing to it. Five days in the actual apartment tells you more than three tours will.

Amenities and Setting at Good Samaritan - The Pines

The campus sits atop a ridge of rolling hills with a panoramic view of the Des Moines River Valley, and walking trails run on site alongside a chapel, community room, dining room, salon, elevator, free Wi-Fi and a whirlpool. The community is also a Bronze National Quality Award Recipient for 2026.

What Reviewers Say About Good Samaritan - The Pines

Three reviewers describe staff carrying them through the move rather than just processing it, one of them relocating a parent from Florida. Two more describe the grounds and the apartments as well kept, and one notes the community taking part in Jackson town events rather than sitting apart from them.