Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

Good Samaritan - George

324 First Avenue North, George, IA 51237

4.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
36 Certified Beds
88 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Antipsychotic Medication Use 22.97%

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How Good Samaritan - George Compares

Good Samaritan - George is a 36-bed nonprofit nursing facility in George, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Iowa average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 36 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
  • Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.7% (100% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (100% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around George

George sits in Lyon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
2,154 (18.3%)
Median age
37.8 years
Median household income
$65,959
Median home value
$160,700

Demographics for Lyon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near George.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 165247
County Lyon
Total Beds 36
Occupied Beds 32
Occupancy Rate 89%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

Location

324 First Avenue North, George, IA 51237

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