Good Samaritan - West Union

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How Good Samaritan - West Union Compares

Good Samaritan - West Union is a 52-bed nonprofit nursing facility in West Union, 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.4%) is above the Iowa average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 52 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.0% — better than the Iowa average of 19.4% (38% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (46% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Iowa average of 4.3% (39% higher).

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

The Senior Community Around West Union

West Union sits in Fayette County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

4,195 (21.4%)

Median age

43.8 years

Median household income

$49,834

Median home value

$106,200

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

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