Good Samaritan - West Union
West Union, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165187) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 422-3814 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - West Union has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Good Samaritan - West Union reports 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
Good Samaritan - West Union has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS has not flagged this facility with its abuse icon, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - West Union is a non-profit nursing home located in West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 1993 and offers 52 certified beds, with an average of 35.7 residents in care. It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Samaritan - West Union holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it has not been placed in CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan - West Union has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at 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 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.0%, with a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have CMS's abuse icon displayed, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 52 certified beds with an average of 35.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities averaging 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 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, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 5634223814 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour-specific details; please contact the facility at 5634223814 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's up-to-date profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165187?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.