Good Samaritan - Forest City
606 South Seventh Street · Forest City, IA · 50436 · 6415852232
43 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $8,824 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $25,945 |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 19, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
| October 19, 2023 | Fine | $17,121 |
| October 19, 2023 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165213 · certified since April 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.