DBelow average · score 36/100 · #293 of 386 in Iowa
Good Samaritan - Forest City
606 South Seventh Street, Forest City, IA 50436 · 43 certified beds · Non profit - Church related
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Iowa
2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8)above median
$25,945 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Good Samaritan - Forest City is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (small, 43 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Good Samaritan - Forest City at a Glance
D
36/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.49 h.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 8.
72<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
14<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $25,945 fines, 1 denials.
4<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, small facilities · CMS record 165213 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address606 South Seventh Street, Forest City, IA 50436
Phone6415852232
CountyWinnebago
OwnershipNon profit - Church related
Certified beds43
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.