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Good Samaritan, Villisca, Villisca, IA: 4 star rating, no fines

Good Samaritan, Villisca in Villisca, IA is owned by Sanford, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 14 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on January 29, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
202 North Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
46
Residents per day
36 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society, 92 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
14, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
January 29, 2026
CMS Certification Number
165189
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
January 29, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2026data.cms.gov
January 29, 2026F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2026data.cms.gov
January 29, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2026data.cms.gov
January 29, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 10, 2026data.cms.gov
October 16, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 24, 2025data.cms.gov
October 16, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 24, 2025data.cms.gov
September 3, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2025data.cms.gov
September 3, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2025data.cms.gov
December 5, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2025data.cms.gov
December 5, 2024F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2025data.cms.gov
December 5, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2025data.cms.gov
December 5, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2025data.cms.gov
December 5, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 5, 2025data.cms.gov
September 24, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceSeptember 12, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 27 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 21 officers, directors or trustees, 3 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
SanfordDirect owner100%January 1, 2019data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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