Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar
Saint Ansgar, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165210) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 713-4912 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar reports 2.93778 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76643 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.8%.
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar is a 42-bed skilled nursing facility in Saint Ansgar, Mitchell County, Iowa, with an average daily census of 40.6 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since April 1994. It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationwide averaging a 3.0-star overall rating chain-wide, meaning this location performs well above its own chain's average.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility carries an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Component ratings are: health inspection rating 4 stars, quality measures (QM) rating 5 stars, and staffing rating 4 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing totals 2.93778 hours per resident per day, including 0.76643 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus status has been designated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5-star overall rating, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
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 2.93778 hours per resident per day, including 0.76643 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover is 27.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 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 designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 42 certified beds with an average daily population of 40.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which has 92 facilities averaging a 3.0-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 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 6417134912 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 6417134912 for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165210?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.