Good Samaritan - George
George, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165247) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $18,142
Phone: (712) 475-3391 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - George in George, Iowa holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Good Samaritan - George reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
Good Samaritan - George has 2 federal fines on record totaling $18,142.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - George is a non-profit nursing home located in George, Lyon County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1995. The facility is certified for 36 beds and reports an average daily census of 32.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan - George holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $18,142.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased federal oversight.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars, meaning this individual location's 5-star rating exceeds its chain's average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. All figures are drawn from CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan - George has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 1.20 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 37.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $18,142.00, and 0 payment denials.
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 in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 36 beds with an average daily census of 32.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7124753391 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7124753391 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165247?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.