Good Samaritan - Algona
412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, IA 50511
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How Good Samaritan - Algona Compares
Good Samaritan - Algona is a 72-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Algona, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (16.9%) is below the Iowa average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 72 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Algona, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Good Samaritan - Algona
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Good Samaritan - Algona with other nursing homes in Algona.
How is Good Samaritan - Algona addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Good Samaritan - Algona keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 16.9% here versus 20.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Good Samaritan - Algona?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Good Samaritan - Algona lag behind other Algona options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Good Samaritan - Algona?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Algona
Algona sits in Kossuth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,485 (23.4%)
- Median age
- 44.8 years
- Median household income
- $56,156
- Median home value
- $109,400
Demographics for Kossuth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Algona.
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