Good Samaritan - Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165211) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $91,569
Phone: (641) 682-8041 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Ottumwa in Ottumwa, IA has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan - Ottumwa reports total nurse staffing of about 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Good Samaritan - Ottumwa has 2 federal fines on record totaling $91,569.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the current data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Ottumwa is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1994. The facility has 126 certified beds and an average daily census of 102.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan - Ottumwa holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars, while quality measures and staffing each rate 4 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.2%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $91,569.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the current CMS data for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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 - Ottumwa has a CMS 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?
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 about 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a 31.2% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $91,569.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 126 certified beds with an average daily census of 102.5 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?
It has been certified since April 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite rating (2 stars), each on a 1-to-5 scale.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (641) 682-8041 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (641) 682-8041 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165211?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.