Good Samaritan - West Union

Good Samaritan - West Union is a non-profit, church-related skilled nursing facility located at 201 Hall Street in West Union, Iowa (zip code 52175), in Fayette County. The facility operates with 52 certified beds and is certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. It can be reached by phone at (563) 422-3814. CMS assigns Good Samaritan - West Union an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, also above the national average, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and support staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is consistent with the national average. These ratings are derived from data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of its Nursing Home Care Compare program. Good Samaritan - West Union accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents depending on eligibility. As a dually certified facility, it must meet federal standards associated with both programs. Individuals seeking admission may also inquire about private pay arrangements or other insurance coverage options directly with the facility's admissions staff. When compared to national benchmarks, Good Samaritan - West Union performs above average in overall rating and health inspections, while meeting the national average in staffing and quality measures. With an overall rating of 4 stars against the national average of 3.0 stars, the facility's CMS profile reflects relatively favorable standing in the areas of inspection outcomes. Its church-related, non-profit ownership structure is consistent with mission-driven care organizations commonly found in rural Iowa communities. West Union, the county seat of Fayette County, is a small community in northeastern Iowa, and this facility serves as one of the local options for long-term and post-acute care in that region.