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HomeIowaGood Samaritan Society - Forest City

Good Samaritan Society - Forest City

606 South Seventh Street, Forest City, IA 504366415852232
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
43
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $25,945

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 43 certified beds with an average of 33.7 residents per day (78% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Aug 7, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $25,945 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.29 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 45.8%

• Part of the Good Samaritan Society chain (90 facilities)

Good Samaritan Society - Forest City is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Forest City, Iowa with 43 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
33.7
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Winnebago
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
20.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0805Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$25,945
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineSep 5, 2024
$8,824
FineOct 19, 2023
$17,121
Payment DenialOct 19, 2023
4 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.08 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.29 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.93 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.8%
RN Turnover
44.4%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
CAIN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
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
MOLBERT, LAURISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
NORTH, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
SHULKIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
TEIKEN, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
FLUIT, JOELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MIDDLETON, AIMEECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 27, 2022
OLSON, NICHOLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 8, 2024
ROGERS, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022
SCHEMA, NATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
CARLSON, BYRONCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 1, 2023
BRINK, HOLLYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 20, 2022
MIDDLETON, AIMEEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 27, 2022
MORRISON, TONYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Forest City?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Forest City had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 7, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $25,945 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Forest City?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City provides 3.29 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, 0.41 LPN hours, and 2.08 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.8%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Forest City have?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City has 43 certified beds with an average of 33.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain.

Part of Good Samaritan Society

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