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Good Samaritan Society - Saint Ansgar

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701 East Fourth Street, Saint Ansgar, IA 50472|42 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

5.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Good Samaritan Society - Saint Ansgar means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.84hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

2.96hrs

72%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

32%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

22%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility13.8%

Better than Avg

Here

13.8%

19.5%

20.7%

Mitchell

31.3%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.1%

4.1%

Mitchell

3.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility9.1%

Better than Avg

Here

9.1%

15.5%

19.4%

Mitchell

20.2%

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

93.9%

Mitchell

89.4%

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

95.3%

Mitchell

91.5%

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility27.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

27.1%

19.4%

25.9%

Mitchell

21.8%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility83.5%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

83.5%

81.8%

84.1%

Mitchell

78.4%

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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

2.0%

Mitchell

3.5%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies

Well below state avg (6.2)

Clean record — no deficiencies

This facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring building safety issues, with deficiencies in electrical systems, fire safety equipment, and emergency preparedness appearing across multiple surveys from 2024 to 2025. While all violations have been corrected according to the provider, the repeated citations for similar infrastructure problems—including fire doors, smoke barriers, and backup power systems—suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that could affect resident safety during emergencies.

Apr 24, 2025Routine4 findings

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0753Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Jul 21, 2024Routine3 findings

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Jan 10, 2024Routine15 findings

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0018Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

0024Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

0029Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0741Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0325Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Good Samaritan Society - Saint Ansgar

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Good Samaritan Society

Chain Size

92 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 7 of 88 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sanford

Owner · Organization

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Brown, GeorgeOfficer / DirectorDykhouse, DanaOfficer / DirectorEngbrecht, WesleyOfficer / DirectorGassen, WilliamOfficer / DirectorGulsvig, NeilOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(641) 713-4912

good-sam.com

701 East Fourth Street

Saint Ansgar, IA 50472

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References & Resources

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2 reviews from families & visitors

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