Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (41% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.

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Located in Red Oak, Iowa, Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak is a 53-bed skilled nursing home owned by William Butz. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so there are several ways families can cover the cost of care. The community has 70% occupancy and serves residents with different care needs. Residents stay an average of 248 days, which includes people recovering from illness or injury as well as residents who require ongoing skilled nursing care.
Daily nursing support averages 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses make up the care team. That staffing level supports daily hands-on support, medication management, and medical oversight. Rehabilitation therapy services are available on-site, too. It’s a service for residents while recovering from surgery, stroke, or a hospital stay.
Inspection findings over recent years have centered on care protocols and resident safety practices. Areas reviewed included assessment accuracy, hospital care transitions, pressure ulcer prevention and management, fall prevention systems, medication administration safeguards, food safety and handling, and infection control procedures. The facility was able to address prior findings, and the most recent re-inspection confirmed substantial compliance with state requirements.
The home has a Walk Score of 41. Some nearby services are within walking distance, but most appointments and errands require transportation. Families considering skilled nursing care in the Red Oak area should take a tour and learn more about its rehabilitation services and care programs.
Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak is administrated by Mike Early.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 96 | 27 | This facility has 256% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (96 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 256% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 16 | 4.5 | This facility has 256% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (16 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 256% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 183% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (5.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 183% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 19 | 15 | This facility has 27% more total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (19 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 27% worse |
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.
13 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 22 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Iowa average: 0.6
Iowa average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
86 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5,918 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,072 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,634 | 85 | 92% | 7.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,584 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 425 | 54 | 59% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 361 | 50 | 54% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 264 | 33 | 36% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 246 | 35 | 38% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 245 | 43 | 47% | 5.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 137 | 44 | 48% | 3.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 100 | 23 | 25% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 93 | 49 | 53% | 1.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 15 | 16% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 12 | 13% | 5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 3% | 5.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4% | 2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 12, 2025 · $46K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (41% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Red Oak's city center to Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak is located in Red Oak, Iowa.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to IA state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak's license number is 690391.
According to IA state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak's license expires on April 21, 2027.
Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak's occupancy is 70%.
The team at Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak can be reached at [email protected].
Mike Early is the administrator of Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak.
Good Samaritan Society – Red Oak has 53 beds.
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