Good Samaritan - Estherville

1646 Fifth Avenue North
Estherville IA 51334
Phone: 7123623522

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality2/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 0.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Estherville average: 0.5 star higher (2.5), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds62
Average residents per day45.4
Occupancy73%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainGOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY (92 facilities)
CountyEmmet
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1993-12-01
CMS certification number (CCN)165192
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle6

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.85
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.57
Registered nurse turnover53.8%
Total nursing staff turnover49.1%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)0
Fines (total value)$0
Payment denials0
Total penalties0
No federal fines are on record for this facility in the current CMS data.

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Is Good Samaritan - Estherville highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does Good Samaritan - Estherville have?

CMS certifies 62 beds; the facility reports an average of 45.4 residents per day (about 73% occupancy).

Does Good Samaritan - Estherville have any fines or citations?

No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.

Has Good Samaritan - Estherville been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.