Good Samaritan - West Union
201 Hall Street, West Union, IA 52175 · (563) 422-3814
Non profit - Corporation · 52 certified beds
Good Samaritan - West Union has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 4 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 March 12, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.March 12, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.March 12, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 12, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 12, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 20, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.May 20, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.October 29, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 29, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.26 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.41 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 52 |
| Average residents per day | 35.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Maple Crest Manor Fayette · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Grandview Healthcare Center Oelwein · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Oelwein Health Care Center Oelwein · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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