Good Samaritan - Red Oak
Red Oak, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165191) · 53 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $29,894
Phone: (712) 623-3170 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Red Oak has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan - Red Oak reports 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 17.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $29,894.00 for Good Samaritan - Red Oak, with no payment denials on record. 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 - Red Oak is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa. The facility has been certified since January 24, 1993, and is certified for 53 beds, with an average of 38.7 residents. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Samaritan - Red Oak 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 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $29,894.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspections.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; prospective families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan - Red Oak has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, 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?
The facility reports 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with 17.9% nursing turnover and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $29,894.00, with no payment denials on record.
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 53 beds and has an average of 38.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which has 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 January 24, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7126233170 and verify details 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 7126233170 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165191?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.