Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar

Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 701 East Fourth Street in Saint Ansgar, Iowa (ZIP code 50472), within Mitchell County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 42 certified beds. It operates under the Good Samaritan Society network and serves residents in the rural northern Iowa region. The facility holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is the highest possible rating on the five-star scale. This overall rating reflects performance across three component categories. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, indicating a strong recent inspection record based on findings from state inspections and complaint investigations. The quality measure rating is also 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and physical functioning outcomes among residents. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels above the national baseline. The national average overall CMS star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, providing a reference point for contextual comparison. Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs for long-term care coverage. Individuals and families researching payment options should contact the facility directly at (641) 713-4912 to inquire about private pay arrangements, specific insurance acceptance policies, and current bed availability. When compared to national averages for skilled nursing facilities, Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar performs above the national mean across multiple CMS rating categories. The national overall average of 3.0 stars places this facility two full rating points above that benchmark in its overall score. The 5-star health inspection and quality measure ratings similarly exceed typical national performance levels, while the 4-star staffing rating indicates above-average staffing relative to national norms. These ratings are based on data collected and published by CMS through its Nursing Home Care Compare program and are updated periodically to reflect the most recent inspection cycles and staffing reports.