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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
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.
This home is ranked 213th out of 241 homes in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| 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.
| 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 |
|
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.
| 3h 0m per day | ▼ 10% 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 |
|
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.
| 24m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%Good Samaritan Society – Forest City is administrated by Joseph Bartolo.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
| 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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (2.2 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 22% worse |
Inspections
| 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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
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).
67% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
122% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
18% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average
0% compared with Iowa average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
9 total: 8 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
9
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 6 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
6
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 25 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
25
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
100 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| 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 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
46% lower than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
18% more fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.7
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
88% more payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
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.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 5, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 19, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Oct 19, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.5
51% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.2
30% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
34.2%
82% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.2%
23% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.1%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
7.9%
118% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.1%
16% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.0%
63% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.1%
22% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.9%
76% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.0%
32% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.12
24% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.10
48% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.7%
11% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
18% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.3%
332% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
21.7%
60% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 53.7%
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.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
34Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society – Forest City based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #194 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 242 homes in Iowa for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Forest City's city center to Good Samaritan Society – Forest City's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
According to IA state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Forest City's license number is 950267.
According to IA state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Forest City's license expires on September 10, 2026.
Good Samaritan Society – Forest City's occupancy is 79%.
The team at Good Samaritan Society – Forest City can be reached at [email protected].
Joseph Bartolo is the administrator of Good Samaritan Society – Forest City.
Good Samaritan Society – Forest City has 43 beds.
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