About Good Samaritan - Forest City
Nursing home overview and details
Good Samaritan - Forest City is an nursing home in Forest City, IA, serving Winnebago County and the surrounding community. The facility has 43 certified beds with an average daily census of 34.8 residents.
Good Samaritan - Forest City has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1994, bringing 32 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, which provides administrative support and oversight.
Good Samaritan - Forest City has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Forest City, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Good Samaritan - Forest City has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Good Samaritan - Forest City provides 3.34 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.75 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 46.2%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 42.9%. Weekend staffing averages 2.95 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Good Samaritan - Forest City has received 2 fines totaling $25,945, and has 3 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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About Good Samaritan - Forest City
What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan - Forest City?
Good Samaritan - Forest City has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Good Samaritan - Forest City have?
Good Samaritan - Forest City has 43 certified beds with an average daily census of 34.8 residents.
What type of facility is Good Samaritan - Forest City?
Good Samaritan - Forest City is a non profit - church related nursing home serving Winnebago County in Forest City, IA.
How many doctors practice at Good Samaritan - Forest City?
1 physicians are affiliated with Good Samaritan - Forest City. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Good Samaritan - Forest City have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Good Samaritan - Forest City has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·