Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Good Samaritan Society - Saint Ansgar

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

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

Good Samaritan Society - Saint Ansgar has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

0.77hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

2.94hrs

72%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

28%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

25%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

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

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility13.4%

Better than Avg

Here

13.4%

19.5%

20.8%

Mitchell

42.9%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility10.1%

Better than Avg

Here

10.1%

15.4%

19.5%

Mitchell

26.2%

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.8%

4.2%

Mitchell

3.4%

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

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility13.1%

Better than Avg

Here

13.1%

14.1%

16.6%

Mitchell

21.8%

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.5%

94.0%

Mitchell

96.5%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility24.5%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

24.5%

19.0%

25.6%

Mitchell

22.5%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility80.5%

Worse than Avg

Here

80.5%

82.0%

84.0%

Mitchell

90.3%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

2.3%

1.6%

2.1%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

12findings in history

Latest survey: 2 · well below IA avg (6.2)

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.

Jun 18, 2026Routine5 findings

0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

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 1 of 88 (Highest rating)

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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Google Reviews

2 reviews from families & visitors

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