Good Samaritan - Indianola

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How Good Samaritan - Indianola Compares

Good Samaritan - Indianola is a 105-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Indianola, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.2%) is above the Iowa average of 4.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 105 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Indianola, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
• Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (45% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.0% — worse than the Iowa average of 21.6%.

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

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

The Senior Community Around Indianola

Indianola sits in Warren County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

8,048 (15.8%)

Median age

38.5 years

Median household income

$80,309

Median home value

$196,100

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

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