Good Samaritan - Ottumwa

2035 Chester Avenue
Ottumwa IA 52501
Phone: 6416828041

Life plan community Non profit - Corporation

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

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Iowa average: 1.1 star lower (3.1), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Ottumwa average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), 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 beds126
Average residents per day102.5
Occupancy81%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainGOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY (92 facilities)
CountyWapello
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1994-04-01
CMS certification number (CCN)165211
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle17

Staffing and turnover

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

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.95
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.63
Registered nurse turnover23.1%
Total nursing staff turnover31.2%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

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

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$35,968
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $35,968 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 - Ottumwa highly rated?

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

How many beds does Good Samaritan - Ottumwa have?

CMS certifies 126 beds; the facility reports an average of 102.5 residents per day (about 81% occupancy).

Does Good Samaritan - Ottumwa have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $35,968 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has Good Samaritan - Ottumwa been cited for abuse?

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