Good Samaritan Society - Algona — Nursing Home in Algona, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 76 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 61.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165190 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.11 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.54 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Good Samaritan Society - Algona had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 4, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 4, 2025
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Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (Level D)Corrected — December 22, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — December 22, 2025
Good Samaritan Society - Algona is a 76-bed nursing home in Algona, Iowa. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident day, below the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The most recent inspection found some problems but none were judged to be severe, which is a positive sign. It would be worth asking how the facility’s lower-than-average nurse staffing levels are managed to ensure adequate supervision, prevent neglect or abuse, and support residents’ mobility and choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Samaritan Society - Algona Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Good Samaritan Society - Algona is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Good Samaritan Society - Algona's CMS star rating?
Good Samaritan Society - Algona has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Algona?
Good Samaritan Society - Algona reports 3.11243 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Algona had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Good Samaritan Society - Algona had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Algona have?
Good Samaritan Society - Algona has 76 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Algona Manor Care Center — 4/5 — 1.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.