Occupancy rate
79%
Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%Good Samaritan Society – Forest City
Nursing Home in Iowa
Good Samaritan Society – Forest City
Nursing Home in Iowa
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City is committed to providing an unprecedented level of quality service and compassionate care. The facility offers a range of services including long-term care and rehabilitation therapy. Residents can expect a supportive environment tailored to their individual needs.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 48m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 24m per day | ▼ 29% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 5m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 56m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 24m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
43-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%Occupied beds
34 / 43
Average residents
51 per day
Facility TypeFree Standing Nf/snf
StatusActive
IssuanceMay 13, 1966
ExpirationSeptember 10, 2026
CountyWinnebago
License Number950267
Certification TypeFALSE
Good Samaritan Society – Forest City is administrated by Joseph Bartolo.
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Rehabilitation Therapy
Email
[email protected]
Fax5152956898
Specific ProgramsHome-based Services, Caregiver Support
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
15 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
October 21, 2025
19 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Good Samaritan Society – Forest City
The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record, with some deficiencies related to resident care, including abuse and neglect findings in August 2025 and issues with catheter care. Prior reports also noted deficiencies in care planning, nursing assessments, accident prevention, and food safety, as well as some substantiated complaints involving failure to identify and intervene for resident condition changes. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows periods of improvement following corrective actions, but some recurring challenges in care quality and staff conduct have appeared over time.
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Good Samaritan Society – Forest City is located in Forest City, Iowa.
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.12
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.12
24% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.10
48% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.3%
332% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
21.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
21.7%
60% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
31.4%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
31.4%
38% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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