Good Samaritan - Algona

Good Samaritan - Algona is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 412 West Kennedy Street in Algona, Iowa 50511, within Kossuth County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates 72 certified beds. It is currently active and accepting residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings reflect stronger performance relative to national and state benchmarks. Good Samaritan - Algona holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting a mid-range performance based on the results of standard state inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, indicating staffing levels that are in line with national norms when adjusted for the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome data such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital readmissions, is 2 stars, falling below the national average in this category. Good Samaritan - Algona is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet income and asset eligibility criteria under Iowa state guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (515) 295-2414 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and additional payment options. When viewed alongside national data, Good Samaritan - Algona presents a mixed performance profile. The overall and health inspection ratings match the national average, and the staffing rating is similarly aligned. However, the quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates that the facility's clinical outcome metrics fall below what is observed at the average nursing facility nationally. This distinction is relevant for those comparing facilities based on specific care outcome indicators. As a non-profit corporation, the facility operates under a governance structure that differs from for-profit ownership models, though ownership type alone does not determine care quality. The facility serves the Algona community and the broader Kossuth County region in northwest Iowa.