Good Samaritan - Villisca
Villisca, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165189) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 826-9592 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Villisca has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan - Villisca reports total nurse staffing of 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
Good Samaritan - Villisca has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Villisca is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing home in Villisca, Montgomery County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1993. The facility is licensed for 46 beds and reports an average daily census of 34.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan - Villisca holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.07 for Iowa. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the staffing rating is 4 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.43, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fines for this facility, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Good Samaritan - Villisca is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: 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?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.43 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 32.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 46 beds and has an average daily census of 34.4 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 operates 92 facilities nationally 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 November 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 7128269592 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 7128269592 to schedule 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 most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165189?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.