Good Samaritan - Lemars
Le Mars, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165205) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 546-4101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Lemars in Le Mars, Iowa has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Good Samaritan - Lemars reports total nurse staffing of 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
Good Samaritan - Lemars has no federal fines on record, with 0 total fines and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status reported for this facility.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Lemars is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1994 and operates 64 certified beds, with an average daily census of 61.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.17 per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines (no federal fines on record) and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this dataset.
Good Samaritan - Lemars is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan - Lemars has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and 47.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 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?
No abuse icon is flagged and the facility is not listed under the Special Focus program in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 64 certified beds with an average daily population of 61.1 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 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall rating (4 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7125546101 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7125546101 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165205?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.