Good Samaritan Society – Forest City

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Forest City, IA

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606 South Seventh Street, Forest City, Ia 504362032 View map

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Good Samaritan Society – Forest City accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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Good Samaritan Society – Forest City accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Forest City

Good Samaritan Society – Forest City is a 43-bed skilled nursing facility at 606 South Seventh Street in Forest City, Iowa. Administered by Holly Brink and operated as a non-profit, church-related corporation, the center serves Winnebago County with a clinical continuum that includes short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and hospice services. The campus currently maintains an occupancy rate of 79%, with an average daily census of 34 residents.

State and federal oversight currently assigns the facility a 4-star overall rating, which signifies performance categorized as “Above Average”. Regulatory reports indicate a citations-per-inspection rate of 2.75, with the most recent complaint investigation in October 2025 resulting in zero deficiencies. While the center maintains a solid health inspection tier, the record includes an August 2025 dependent adult abuse finding involving a former staff member and a 2024 fine of $8,824 for care planning and food safety violations.

Professional care is guided by a staffing model that provides 3 hours 29 minutes of daily nursing time per resident. Registered Nurse (RN) presence is a notable metric, as the 48 minutes of daily RN time performs 9% above the Iowa state average. Medical services coordinate physical, occupational, and speech therapy alongside specialized wound care and respiratory support. The facility reports a 45.8% nursing staff turnover rate, which is consistent with the state mean.

The campus environment provides a residential atmosphere featuring an arts room, library, and dedicated garden spaces. Social life is facilitated through organized movie nights, music programs, and 24-hour supervision to support resident safety. Nutritional support includes meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs, and the community is located near essential services like Mercy Family Clinic. For those needing mobility assistance, the facility offers transportation services to explore the surrounding Forest City area.

Interested individuals should evaluate the current bedside care standards and quality improvement initiatives during an on-site visit. It is advisable to ask the administrator for specific details regarding the corrective actions implemented after the 2024 and 2025 citations to ensure that staffing and safety protocols meet the resident’s specific recovery or long-term care goals.

Facility Direct Line (515) 295-2414 1557504coordinator@good-sam.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 33m per day

vs avg

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +3% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	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.	45m per day	▲ 3% 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.	30m per day	▼ 13% 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	▼ 17% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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 57m 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	▼ 29% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	26m per day	▼ 14% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

119 days

43-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 68 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

79%

Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

34 / 43

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

IssuanceMay 13, 1966

ExpirationSeptember 10, 2026

CountyWinnebago

License Number950267

CMS Certification Number165213

Certification TypeFALSE

CertificationsMedicare, Medicaid

Good Samaritan Society – Forest City is administered by Joseph Bartolo.

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Fax6415855733

Pets not allowed

Transportation

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 33 deficiencies 15 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Iowa state average

Overall vs. IA average

Latest Inspection October 21, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	33	27	This facility has 22% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (33 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 22% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2012.	2.4	1.9	This facility has 26% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.4 vs. IA avg 1.9).↑ 26% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.2	1.8	This facility has 22% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.2 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 22% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	15	15	This facility has total inspections in line with the Iowa average (15 vs. IA avg 15).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies from the complaint investigation.
The August 7, 2025 complaint investigation cited abuse and neglect by staff and failure to provide appropriate catheter care, including catheter bags touching the floor.
The September 5, 2024 annual inspection found four deficiencies in care planning, nursing assessments, accident prevention, and food safety, with a substantiated facility-reported incident.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 4

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

2.75

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

6 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

1 critical citation State average: N/A

2 serious citations State average: N/A

8 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 07, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 07, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 05, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 05, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 57

Employees 53

Contractors 4

Staff to resident ratio 1.68 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 17

Average shift 7.7 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 12,023

Nursing staff breakdown

8 hours

7.9 hours

8 hours

Contractor staffing

100 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	25	0	25	5,577	92	100%	8
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	0	6	1,588	92	100%	7.9
Registered Nurse	8	1	9	1,344	89	97%	8
Medication Aide/Technician	5	0	5	1,125	85	92%	9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	540	62	67%	7.6
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	479	61	66%	7.9
Physical Therapy Aide	1	0	1	82	27	29%	3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	76	31	34%	2.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	62	30	33%	2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	56	12	13%	4.7
Medical Director	0	1	1	23	12	13%	1.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	17	3	3%	5.5

25 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

6 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

9 Registered Nurse

% of Days 97%

5 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 92%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 67%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 72%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 66%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 29%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 34%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 33%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 13%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 13%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $26K

46% lower than State average

State average: $48K

Number of fines 2

18% more fines than State average

State average: 1.7

Payment Denials 1

88% more payment denials than State average

State average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $26K

State average $48K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Sep 5, 2024

$9K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 19, 2023

$17K

Payment Denial Oct 19, 2023

4 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 15.5

51% worse than State average

State average: 10.2

Functional decline score 28.2

30% worse than State average

State average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Below average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 34.2%

82% worse than State average

State average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 24.2%

23% worse than State average

State average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.1%

In line with State average

State average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 7.9%

118% worse than State average

State average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.1%

16% worse than State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 4.0%

63% worse than State average

State average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 6.1%

22% worse than State average

State average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 0.9%

76% better than State average

State average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 13.0%

32% better than State average

State average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than State average

State average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 97.1%

In line with State average

State average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.12

24% better than State average

State average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 3.10

48% worse than State average

State average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.7%

11% better than State average

State average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.2%

18% worse than State average

State average: 1.8%

Falls with major injury 3.3%

332% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 21.7%

60% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 31.4%

38% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Total residents 34

Medicare

8.8% of residents

Medicaid

47.1% of residents

Private pay or other

44.1% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society – Forest City from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 64.7% ↓ 2.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $27.6K ↓ ~$99.6K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $2.3M ↑ ~$140.9K vs 2022

Operating Margin 0.7% ↓ 2.8pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	94.1%	96.0%	95.5%	92.7%	85.4%	84.6%	93.5%	94.9%	77.9%	58.0%	57.7%	66.8%	64.7%
Beds	56	56	56	56	56	56	56	56	56	56	56	56	56
Net Income	$445,208	$382,419	$497,739	$406,104	$113,876	$113,202	$99,625	$70,696	-$399,770	-$833,560	-$299,778	$164,882	$58,342
Gross Revenue	$3,926,500	$3,916,397	$4,074,920	$3,993,613	$3,839,387	$3,909,830	$4,315,300	$4,889,864	$4,185,859	$3,458,442	$3,756,615	$4,323,803	$4,708,510
Operating Expenses	$3,194,491	$3,255,942	$3,383,882	$3,449,738	$3,477,240	$3,657,310	$4,018,120	$4,150,441	$4,175,856	$3,854,994	$3,289,635	$3,490,696	$3,730,365
Net Patient Income	$404,573	$236,331	$258,321	$179,002	$44,741	-$66,757	-$102,530	$155,970	-$535,585	-$832,358	-$301,902	$127,188	$27,601
Net Patient Revenue	$3,599,064	$3,492,273	$3,642,203	$3,628,740	$3,521,981	$3,590,553	$3,915,590	$4,306,411	$3,640,271	$3,022,636	$2,987,733	$3,617,884	$3,757,966
Payroll Costs	$1,983,244	$2,102,964	$2,195,076	$2,260,995	$2,253,686	$2,338,591	$2,472,784	$2,438,083	$1,992,863	$1,725,072	$1,851,375	$2,151,756	$2,292,689
Operating Margin %	11.2%	6.8%	7.1%	4.9%	1.3%	-1.9%	-2.6%	3.6%	-14.7%	-27.5%	-10.1%	3.5%	0.7%
Medicare %	8.6%	6.4%	6.5%	6.9%	5.9%	6.6%	5.1%	6.1%	6.2%	7.2%	5.2%	5.0%	4.6%
Medicaid %	44.2%	43.9%	40.7%	43.9%	42.9%	37.8%	41.4%	40.5%	33.3%	42.6%	47.5%	43.1%	39.2%
Private %	47.2%	49.7%	52.8%	49.2%	51.2%	55.7%	53.5%	53.4%	60.5%	50.3%	47.3%	51.9%	56.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$187	$178	$187	$192	$202	$207	$205	$222	$229	$254	$253	$265	$284
Cost/Day	$166	$165	$173	$182	$199	$211	$210	$214	$262	$324	$279	$256	$282
Avg Length of Stay	296.0 days	281.1 days	398.3 days	132.5 days	193.9 days	132.3 days	201.2 days	200.0 days	312.3 days	136.6 days	240.6 days	324.9 days	119.2 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$3.8M

Net patient income

$27.6K

Nonprofit Church Related

Net patient revenue

$3.8M

Net patient income

$27.6K

Other income

$114.5K

Payroll costs

$2.3M 61% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$1.4M

Total costs

$3.7M

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (57% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 - 5 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 25%

Private pay 57%

Medicaid 18%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 10%

Private pay 68%

Medicaid 23%

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Is Good Samaritan Society – Forest City in a walkable area?

Good Samaritan Society – Forest City has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Good Samaritan Society – Forest City?

According to IA state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Forest City's license number is 950267.

When does Good Samaritan Society – Forest City's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Forest City's license expires on September 10, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Good Samaritan Society – Forest City?

Good Samaritan Society – Forest City's occupancy is 79%.

Are pets allowed at Good Samaritan Society – Forest City?

No, Good Samaritan Society – Forest City has a no-pet policy.

Does Good Samaritan Society – Forest City operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Good Samaritan Society – Forest City is registered as a non-profit in IA.

Who is the administrator of Good Samaritan Society – Forest City?

Joseph Bartolo is the administrator of Good Samaritan Society – Forest City.

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Good Samaritan Society – Forest City

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

25 Certified Nursing Assistant

6 Licensed Practical Nurse

9 Registered Nurse

5 Medication Aide/Technician

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

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