Good Samaritan Society - Algona
Algona, Iowa
412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, IA, 50511
Good Samaritan Society - Algona Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $10,710
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.62 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.56 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.12 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 76 certified beds · ~61 avg residents/day (81% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Good Samaritan Society - Algona is a 76-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Algona, Iowa. The center is owned by a corporation and currently holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This rating is based on a 3-star staffing score, a 2-star health inspection evaluation, and a 2-star rating for quality measures.
Location
412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, IA, 50511, Algona, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Algona?
- Good Samaritan Society - Algona has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Good Samaritan Society - Algona score on health inspections?
- Good Samaritan Society - Algona received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Good Samaritan Society - Algona?
- Good Samaritan Society - Algona has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Algona have?
- Good Samaritan Society - Algona has 76 certified beds.
- Does Good Samaritan Society - Algona accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Algona accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Good Samaritan Society - Algona located?
- Good Samaritan Society - Algona is located at 412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, IA, 50511, Algona, Iowa.
- How can I contact Good Samaritan Society - Algona?
- You can reach Good Samaritan Society - Algona by phone at +1 515-295-2414.
Nearby facilities
- Algona Manor Care Center 1.6 mi
2221 East Mcgregor Street, Algona, IA, 50511
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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