Good Samaritan - Estherville
Estherville, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165192) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 362-3522 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Estherville has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Iowa's state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan - Estherville reports 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.1%.
Good Samaritan - Estherville has no federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Estherville is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1993. The facility is licensed for 62 beds and had an average of 45.4 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives this facility an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars, placing this location below its chain's average. There is no record of an ownership change in the last 12 months for this facility.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection details and quality measures before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 49.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 62 beds and had an average of 45.4 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 operates 92 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7123623522 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 7123623522 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165192?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.