Good Samaritan - Indianola

708 South Jefferson
Indianola IA 50125
Phone: 5159612596

Non profit - Corporation

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

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality1/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 2.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Indianola average: 2.7 star lower (3.7), below 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 beds105
Average residents per day84.1
Occupancy80%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainGOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY (92 facilities)
CountyWarren
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1993-11-01
CMS certification number (CCN)165186
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle12

Staffing and turnover

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

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.89
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.19
Registered nurse turnover73.7%
Total nursing staff turnover60.5%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

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

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$20,316
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $20,316 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is Good Samaritan - Indianola highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does Good Samaritan - Indianola have?

CMS certifies 105 beds; the facility reports an average of 84.1 residents per day (about 80% occupancy).

Does Good Samaritan - Indianola have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $20,316 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Good Samaritan - Indianola been cited for abuse?

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