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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Good Samaritan Society - Villisca

Good Samaritan Society - Villisca is a non profit - corporation facility in Villisca, IA with 46 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 14 deficiency records.

202 North Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864

Phone: 7128269592

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Good Samaritan Society - Villisca holds a 4-star CMS overall rating — well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.42
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
14
Inspection findings on file · 1 serious
$0
Federal penalties (0)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165189
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
46
Residents
38
In Hospital
No
County
Montgomery
Last Inspection
Dec 5, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.67 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.89
CNA Hours
1.87
Total Nursing Hours
3.42 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
15.6%
RN Turnover
14.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Good Samaritan Society - Villisca

Good Samaritan Society - Villisca operates 46 certified beds in Villisca, IA with approximately 38 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 14 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.67 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Good Samaritan Society - Villisca falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 15.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (14 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 16, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 16, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 24, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 3, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 17, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2024 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2024 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2024 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 5, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Sep 24, 2024 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 13.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 2.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 6.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 78.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 6.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 18.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 30.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 73.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 15.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.2% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Villisca?
Good Samaritan Society - Villisca has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Villisca?
Good Samaritan Society - Villisca reports 3.42 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.67 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 15.6%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Villisca have?
Good Samaritan Society - Villisca has 46 certified beds with approximately 38 residents. The facility is located at 202 North Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864.
Does Good Samaritan Society - Villisca have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Villisca has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Villisca received any fines or penalties?
No, Good Samaritan Society - Villisca has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Good Samaritan Society - Villisca?
Good Samaritan Society - Villisca is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Good Samaritan Society - Villisca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Good Samaritan Society - Villisca was on Dec 5, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Good Samaritan Society - Villisca?
Good Samaritan Society - Villisca is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.