Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar
701 East Fourth Street, Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar Compares
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar is a 42-bed for-profit nursing facility in Saint Ansgar, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 42 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — better than the Iowa average of 19.5% (48% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (82% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.9% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (78% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 8.7% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8% (58% lower).
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 - Saint Ansgar
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar with other nursing homes in Saint Ansgar.
What keeps Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.1% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 42 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar?
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 Saint Ansgar
Saint Ansgar sits in Mitchell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% 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+
- 2,275 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $60,260
- Median home value
- $120,400
Demographics for Mitchell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saint Ansgar.
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