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 - Saint Ansgar
Saint Ansgar, IA · Medicare-certified · 42 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar has a 5 of 5 overall rating, with 5-star health inspection and quality ratings and 4-star staffing. It reported 2.96 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9624 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 2.9624.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.84
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.30
- Nurse aides
- 1.82
- Weekend nursing
- 2.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
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
8.7%6.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
3%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
34.5%25.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
38.2%14.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%11.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.9%30%Improving
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%76.2%Worsening
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 · 92 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 39.1 residents on an average day (93% 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.