Skilled Nursing

Good Samaritan - Ottumwa

2035 Chester Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501

126beds
Skilled Nursingcare types
3/5CMS rating
Updated2026

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Inspection & Compliance

Data from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), updated weekly. Medicare.gov Care Compare

3.4h

Hrs/resident · weekday

Expected: 4.0h

3.7h

Hrs/resident · weekend

vs 3.4h on weekdays

Not reported

30-day hospital readmission rate

Annual Staff Turnover Rates

High turnover is one of the strongest predictors of care quality. National average CNA turnover is ~75%.

RNs
17%
LPNs
CNAs
37%

Administrator turnover: 0 in the past year

Health Inspection Deficiencies · Last 3 Years

33 standard deficiencies in the last 3 years

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0880Severity DDec 4, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0692Severity DDec 4, 2025

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0558Severity DDec 4, 2025

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0880Severity DSep 3, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0684Severity DSep 3, 2025

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

0658Severity DSep 3, 2025

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0880Severity DOct 10, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0692Severity DOct 10, 2024

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0689Severity GOct 10, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0684Severity DOct 10, 2024

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

0677Severity DOct 10, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0578Severity DOct 10, 2024

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0550Severity DOct 10, 2024

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0725Severity DMay 22, 2024

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0677Severity DMay 22, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0880Severity EAug 24, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0812Severity EAug 24, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0759Severity DAug 24, 2023

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0725Severity EAug 24, 2023

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0690Severity DAug 24, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0689Severity GAug 24, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0686Severity GAug 24, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0684Severity DAug 24, 2023

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

0658Severity DAug 24, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0657Severity DAug 24, 2023

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

0656Severity DAug 24, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0610Severity DAug 24, 2023

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0609Severity DAug 24, 2023

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0584Severity EAug 24, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0583Severity DAug 24, 2023

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0582Severity DAug 24, 2023

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0574Severity DAug 24, 2023

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

0550Severity DAug 24, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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Civil Monetary Penalties

No civil monetary penalties on record.

Nearby Hospitals

Hospital

5.7 mi

Story County Medical Center

Emergency

6.4 mi

Mary Greeley Medical Center

Emergency

7 mi

Proximity to emergency care is especially important for medically complex residents.

Ownership

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY· Non profit - Corporation

Data updated weekly from CMS. Last sync: Jun 26, 2026. Medicare.gov Care Compare →

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