Good Samaritan - Algona
Algona, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165190) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,070 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (515) 295-2414 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Algona in Algona, IA has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Good Samaritan - Algona reports total nurse staffing of about 3.06 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Good Samaritan - Algona has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,070.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Algona is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Algona, Kossuth County, Iowa. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1993 and is certified for 72 beds, with an average of 64.3 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan - Algona holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of approximately 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.06, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.53. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 41.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,070.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
Good Samaritan - Algona is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan - Algona has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of about 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.06 hours per resident per day, including about 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 41.8%. CMS rates staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,070.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 72 beds and has an average of 64.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 5152952414 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 5152952414 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165190?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.