C70

Good Samaritan Society - Forest City

Grade C 70/100 composite score

Non profit - Church related

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
2/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

43

Ownership

Non profit - Church related

Total Fines

$25,945

Last Survey

N/A

606 South Seventh Street, Forest City, IA 50436
6415852232

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.84h
LPN
0.43h
CNA
2.17h
Total
3.44h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2019

CAIN, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

DYKHOUSE, DANA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

ENGBRECHT, WESLEY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

GASSEN, WILLIAM

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

GULSVIG, NEIL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

LUNDEEN, MARK

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

MOLBERT, LAURIS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

NORTH, ANDREW

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

SHULKIN, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

TEIKEN, BRENT

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

FLUIT, JOEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2022

GASSEN, WILLIAM

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2024

MIDDLETON, AIMEE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2022

OLSON, NICHOLAS

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2024

ROGERS, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2022

SCHEMA, NATHAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2022

CARLSON, BYRON

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince May 2023

BRINK, HOLLY

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Nov 2022

MIDDLETON, AIMEE

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jan 2022

MORRISON, TONY

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jan 2019

Penalties & Fines (3)

$25,945total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Sep 5, 2024Fine$8,824
Oct 19, 2023Fine$17,121
Oct 19, 2023Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (11)

August 7, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2025
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 15, 2025
September 5, 2024Health4 deficiencies1 severe
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2024
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 19, 2024
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 22, 2024
October 19, 2023Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 8, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 8, 2023
0805KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 2, 2023
April 25, 2023Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 9, 2023
0684GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 9, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Good Samaritan Society - Forest City?

Good Samaritan Society - Forest City in Forest City, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 70 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Good Samaritan Society - Forest City?

Good Samaritan Society - Forest City has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Good Samaritan Society - Forest City have?

Good Samaritan Society - Forest City has 11 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Good Samaritan Society - Forest City been fined?

Yes. Good Samaritan Society - Forest City has $25,945 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 3 penalties.

How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Forest City have?

Good Samaritan Society - Forest City has 43 certified beds with approximately 33 current residents (77% occupancy). The facility is located at 606 South Seventh Street, Forest City, Iowa 50436. It is a non profit - church related facility.

Data Disclaimer

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