Good Samaritan - Indianola
Indianola, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165186) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $20,316
Phone: (515) 961-2596 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Indianola has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Good Samaritan - Indianola reports total nurse staffing of 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Good Samaritan - Indianola has 2 federal fines on record totaling $20,316.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Indianola is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1993. The facility is certified for 105 beds with an average of 84.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.19 per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $20,316.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5, higher than this individual location's overall rating. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 60.5%. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $20,316.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 105 beds with an average of 84.1 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 with an average rating of 3.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-to-5-star scale; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5159612596 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5159612596 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165186?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.