The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Good Samaritan - Forest City
Forest City, IA · Medicare-certified · 43 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan - Forest City (Forest City, IA) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings but a 2-star quality measures rating. It has a recent federal penalty, $8,824 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.49 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.491 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 7, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,824recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.491.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.88
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50
- Nurse aides
- 2.12
- Weekend nursing
- 3.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—10%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.7%3.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%4.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.3%19%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%18.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—1.9%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21%30.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88%95.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,824 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $25,945 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $8,824
Federal fine
Sep 5, 2024
- 4 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 19, 2023
- $17,121
Federal fine
Oct 19, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 31.1 residents on an average day (72% of 43 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.