Good Samaritan - Forest City is a 4-star (above average) rated 43-bed nursing home in Forest City, Iowa. It has 2 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated April 2026

good samaritan - forest city

606 South Seventh Street · Forest City, IA 50436
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
4 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.75
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.34
RN Turnover
42.9%
Total Staff Turnover
46.2%
Facility Info
Beds
43
Avg. Residents/Day
35
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
2
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$25,945
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
September 2024 Fine $8,824
October 2023 Fine $17,121
October 2023 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Good Samaritan - Forest City?
Good Samaritan - Forest City has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Good Samaritan - Forest City been fined or penalized?
Yes, Good Samaritan - Forest City has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $25,945.
How many deficiencies does Good Samaritan - Forest City have?
Good Samaritan - Forest City has 2 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Good Samaritan - Forest City accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Good Samaritan - Forest City accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Good Samaritan - Forest City compare to other nursing homes in Forest City?
Visit our Forest City, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Good Samaritan - Forest City ranks against other facilities in the area.