The home failed to properly assess a resident after a major change in condition. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 637 — 42 CFR §483.20(b)(2) — S/S: D
Nursing home report
Good Samaritan Society – St. Ansgar
Registered name: Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar
Saint Ansgar, IA · Medicare-certified · 42 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 out of 5 stars overall. The home also has 5-star health inspection and quality ratings, 4-star staffing, no fines in the last 24 months, but reported nurse staffing is 2.94 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9378 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 24, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9378.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.77
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.32
- Nurse aides
- 1.85
- Weekend nursing
- 2.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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
11.1%12.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.5%2.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
3.1%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.7%17.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.4%18.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.9%14.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—2.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.5%22.3%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.8%81.8%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 40.6 residents on an average day (97% of 42 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.