Good Samaritan Society - Indianola
Indianola, Iowa
708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA, 50125
Good Samaritan Society - Indianola Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 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 $27,013
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
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) 0.54 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.46 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.31 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.01 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 115 certified beds · ~84 avg residents/day (73% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Good Samaritan Society - Indianola is a non-profit, 115-bed skilled nursing facility located in Indianola, Iowa. The facility currently holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), with 1-star ratings in health inspections and quality measures and a 2-star rating for staffing levels.
Location
708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA, 50125, Indianola, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Indianola?
- Good Samaritan Society - Indianola has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Good Samaritan Society - Indianola score on health inspections?
- Good Samaritan Society - Indianola received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Good Samaritan Society - Indianola?
- Good Samaritan Society - Indianola has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Indianola have?
- Good Samaritan Society - Indianola has 115 certified beds.
- Does Good Samaritan Society - Indianola accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Indianola accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Good Samaritan Society - Indianola located?
- Good Samaritan Society - Indianola is located at 708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA, 50125, Indianola, Iowa.
- How can I contact Good Samaritan Society - Indianola?
- You can reach Good Samaritan Society - Indianola by phone at +1 515-961-2596.
Nearby facilities
- The Village 1.5 mi
1203 North E Street, Indianola, IA, 50125
- Westview Of Indianola Care Center 1.5 mi
1900 West Third Place, Indianola, IA, 50125
About this data
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Where this data comes from
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