Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa is a 4-star (above average) rated 126-bed nursing home in Ottumwa, Iowa. It has 6 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 - ottumwa

2035 Chester Avenue · Ottumwa, IA 52501
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.90
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.69
RN Turnover
16.0%
Total Staff Turnover
36.0%
Facility Info
Beds
126
Avg. Residents/Day
103
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
6
Complaint Deficiencies
3
Total Fines
$91,569
Number of Penalties
2

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
October 2024 Fine $35,968
August 2023 Fine $55,601

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa?
Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa been fined or penalized?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa has 2 penalty record(s) on file totaling $91,569.
How many deficiencies does Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa have?
Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa has 6 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa compare to other nursing homes in Ottumwa?
Visit our Ottumwa, Iowa nursing homes page to see how Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa ranks against other facilities in the area.