Good Samaritan - Algona is a 3-star (average) rated 72-bed nursing home in Algona, Iowa. It has 3 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated April 2026

good samaritan - algona

412 West Kennedy Street · Algona, IA 50511
3
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
2 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.50
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.13
RN Turnover
50.0%
Total Staff Turnover
45.5%
Facility Info
Beds
72
Avg. Residents/Day
62
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
3
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$6,962
Number of Penalties
2

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
October 2025 Fine $6,962
December 2023 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Good Samaritan - Algona?
Good Samaritan - Algona has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Good Samaritan - Algona been fined or penalized?
Yes, Good Samaritan - Algona has 2 penalty record(s) on file totaling $6,962.
How many deficiencies does Good Samaritan - Algona have?
Good Samaritan - Algona has 3 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Good Samaritan - Algona accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Good Samaritan - Algona accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Good Samaritan - Algona compare to other nursing homes in Algona?
Visit our Algona, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Good Samaritan - Algona ranks against other facilities in the area.