Good Samaritan - Ottumwa

Good Samaritan - Ottumwa is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 2035 Chester Avenue in Ottumwa, Iowa (52501), within Wapello County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates 126 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (641) 682-8041. CMS assigns Good Samaritan - Ottumwa an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which matches the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, also in line with the national average. The staffing rating is 4 stars, placing the facility above the national average in that domain. The quality measure rating is likewise 4 stars, again above the national average. CMS star ratings are derived from health inspection records, staffing data, and performance on quality measures, and are intended to provide a standardized basis for comparison across facilities nationwide. Good Samaritan - Ottumwa accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification indicates the facility meets federal standards required to serve beneficiaries of both programs. Individuals seeking care under Medicare Part A for post-acute or rehabilitative services, as well as those qualifying for Medicaid-funded long-term care, may be eligible for placement at this facility. Those with private insurance or private pay arrangements should contact the facility directly at the number listed above to confirm coverage and availability. When compared against national benchmarks, Good Samaritan - Ottumwa presents a mixed profile. Its overall and health inspection ratings of 3 stars are consistent with the national average, indicating performance at a baseline level relative to other certified nursing facilities across the country. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each suggest above-average performance in workforce levels and clinical outcome indicators. Staffing ratings reflect data on registered nurse hours, total nursing hours per resident per day, and other staffing inputs. Quality measure ratings incorporate clinical data such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident outcomes. This combination of ratings positions the facility as performing at or above average across most measured categories, though individual circumstances and care needs should always factor into any placement decision.