Good Samaritan - Forest City
606 South Seventh Street, Forest City, IA 50436 · (641) 585-2232
Non profit - Church related · 43 certified beds
Good Samaritan - Forest City has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $25,945 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 7, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 7, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.August 7, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 7, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 5, 2024 · F0684 · 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.September 5, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,824September 5, 2024
- Fine of $17,121October 19, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 4 daysStarting November 17, 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 | 3.49 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.88 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.50 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day | 31.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Timely Mission Nursing Home Buffalo Center · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lake Mills Care Center Lake Mills · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Rehabilitation Center of Belmond Belmond · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Westview Care Center Britt · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Oakwood Care Center Clear Lake · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Samaritan - Forest City on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.