Good Samaritan Society - 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 March 2026

good samaritan society - forest city

606 South Seventh Street · Forest City, IA 50436
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
4 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
2 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.80
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.29
RN Turnover
44.4%
Total Staff Turnover
45.8%
Facility Info
Beds
43
Avg. Residents/Day
34
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 Society - Forest City?
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Forest City been fined or penalized?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Forest City has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $25,945.
How many deficiencies does Good Samaritan Society - Forest City have?
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City has 2 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Forest City accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Forest City accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Good Samaritan Society - Forest City compare to other nursing homes in Forest City?
Visit our Forest City, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Good Samaritan Society - Forest City ranks against other facilities in the area.