Good Samaritan - Algona
412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, IA 50511 · (515) 295-2414
Non profit - Corporation · 72 certified beds
Good Samaritan - Algona has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $7,070 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.December 4, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.October 22, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 21, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 21, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 21, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $7,070October 22, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 12 daysStarting December 22, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.06 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.53 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.00 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.8% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day | 64.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Algona Manor Care Center Algona · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Bancroft Bancroft · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Titonka Care Center Titonka · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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