Good Samaritan - Lemars

Good Samaritan - Lemars is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 1140 Lincoln Street NE in Le Mars, Iowa (ZIP code 51031), within Plymouth County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains a total of 64 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (712) 546-4101. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Good Samaritan - Lemars holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component ratings, each of which also stands at 3 out of 5 stars. The health inspection rating of 3 stars reflects findings from state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating of 3 stars is based on reported nurse and aide staffing hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is calculated using clinical data across a standardized set of care metrics. Each of these component ratings falls at the midpoint of the CMS five-star scale. Good Samaritan - Lemars is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification indicates the facility meets federal requirements for participation in both programs. Individuals whose care may be funded through Medicare, Medicaid, or a combination of both may be eligible for placement at this facility, subject to medical necessity and program eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to confirm current payment policies and availability directly with the facility. With an overall CMS star rating of 3, Good Samaritan - Lemars performs at the national average, which is also 3.0 stars. The alignment of all three component ratings at 3 stars indicates consistency across health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. For reference, facilities rated 4 or 5 stars perform above the national average in those respective categories, while facilities rated 1 or 2 stars perform below it. The facility's non-profit corporate ownership structure is one characteristic that may be considered alongside the CMS data when comparing it to other skilled nursing facilities in the Le Mars area or the broader Plymouth County region.