Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar
701 East Fourth Street · Saint Ansgar, IA · 50472 · 6417134912
42 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.96 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (4 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165210 · certified since April 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.