Good Samaritan - Villisca

Good Samaritan - Villisca is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 202 North Central Avenue in Villisca, Iowa (Montgomery County, ZIP 50864). The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 46 certified beds. It operates as an active provider within the federal long-term care certification system. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component domains. The health inspection rating for Good Samaritan - Villisca is 2 out of 5, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are above average compared to other certified facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators used by CMS to assess resident care outcomes. The lower overall rating is primarily influenced by the health inspection component, as CMS weights inspection results significantly in calculating the composite score. Good Samaritan - Villisca is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements established by the state of Iowa. Individuals seeking information about private pay, supplemental insurance, or other financing options should contact the facility directly at 712-826-9592. When compared to national benchmarks, Good Samaritan - Villisca presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, and the 2-star health inspection rating similarly falls below average. However, the staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each are notably above the national average in those respective domains. This combination suggests that while clinical staffing levels and measurable care quality indicators perform well relative to national norms, inspection-related findings have a notable impact on the facility's composite rating. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report, which provides detailed inspection findings, staffing data, and quality measure specifics for this facility.