With a score of 58 out of 100, Good Samaritan Society - Forest City earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Iowa nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Forest City location.
Staffing levels are a potential concern at Good Samaritan Society - Forest City, with 3.29 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.
Recent CMS inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - Forest City, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent.
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.29 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.41 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.08 | 2.4 | Below Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 2.93 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.40 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0690 Severity DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to preventAug 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0600 Severity DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Aug 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Sep 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0656 Severity DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Sep 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Sep 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 4.1% | 4.5% | Average |
| Falls with major injury | 8.2% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 14.9% | 14.5% | Average |
| Urinary tract infections | 5.0% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 34.6% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 6.4% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 28.1% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $25,945
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 58 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -2 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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