Good Samaritan - Estherville

Good Samaritan - Estherville is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1646 Fifth Avenue North in Estherville, Iowa (zip code 51334), situated in Emmet County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 62 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (712) 362-3522. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting stronger performance across measured categories. Good Samaritan - Estherville holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, indicating a mid-range level of nurse staffing relative to the resident census, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is based on clinical data reported for residents in areas such as mobility, medication use, and hospital readmissions. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Good Samaritan - Estherville accepts residents covered under federal Medicare and Iowa Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Iowa. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify current availability and coverage specifics. When compared against national benchmarks, Good Samaritan - Estherville performs below average in three of the four CMS rating categories. The overall rating of 2 stars, the health inspection rating of 2 stars, and the quality measure rating of 2 stars all fall below the national average, while the staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. These ratings are derived from publicly available CMS data and are updated periodically as new inspection, staffing, and quality information is reported. Families and caregivers researching nursing facility options in the Estherville, Iowa area may use this information as one component of a broader evaluation process.