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HomeIowaGood Samaritan - Saint Ansgar

Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar

701 East Fourth Street, Saint Ansgar, IA 504726417134912WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(2 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
42
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Google users rate it 5.0/5 based on 2 reviews

• Has 42 certified beds with an average of 40.6 residents per day (97% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 0 deficiencies (inspected Apr 24, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 2.94 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 27.8%

• Part of the Good Samaritan Society chain (91 facilities)

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Mitchell County 65+
2,245
21.3% of county
County Population
10,537
Mitchell County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Saint Ansgar, Iowa with 42 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
40.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Mitchell
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
0.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (4)

F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Jan 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.85 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.32 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.94 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.51 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.8%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (28)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANFORD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
BROWN, GEORGECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
DYKHOUSE, DANACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
ENGBRECHT, WESLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
GULSVIG, NEILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
LUNDEEN, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MOLBERT, LAURISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
NORTH, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
SCHIEFFER, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 10, 2025
SHULKIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
TEIKEN, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
WENZEL, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FLUIT, JOELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MIDDLETON, AIMEECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 27, 2022
OLSON, NICHOLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 8, 2024
SCHEMA, NATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 24, 2019
BUNDY, KELSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 25, 2021
MORRISON, TONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
ROSS, KELLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2017
BUNDY, KELSEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 25, 2021
MORRISON, TONYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
ROSS, KELLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar?▾
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar?▾
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar provides 2.94 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, 0.32 LPN hours, and 1.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.8%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar have?▾
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar has 42 certified beds with an average of 40.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar?▾
On Google Maps, Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Good Samaritan Society

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