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Good Samaritan - Forest City
Nursing home Forest City, IA
606 South Seventh Street, Forest City, IA 50436 · (641) 585-2232
Overall rating 4
Health inspections 4
Staffing 4
Quality of resident care 2
Certified beds43
Residents on an average day31
OwnershipNon profit - Church related · Good Samaritan Society
Medicare-certified sinceApr 1, 1994
Ratings compared with Iowa and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 4 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 4 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 2 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Iowa and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.49 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.88 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 31% | 44% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 33.3% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 2, total $25,945
- Payment denials: 1
Other options nearby
- Concord Care Center
11.7 mi away5★ - Westview Care Center
14.3 mi away5★ - Oakwood Care Center
14.9 mi away3★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).