About Good Samaritan - Estherville
Good Samaritan - Estherville, located in Estherville, IA, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Good Samaritan - Estherville
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.51 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY network. This chain operates 92 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Good Samaritan - Estherville provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 28 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 46 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.2% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 4.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 24.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 79.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 30.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 24.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 15.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 79.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 25.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 16.0% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 8 complaints
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2025: 1 complaint
- Total: 10 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Ownership Structure
- SANFORD Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- PATRICK BERRY W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JAMES CAIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DANA DYKHOUSE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WESLEY ENGBRECHT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOEL FLUIT CORPORATE OFFICER
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NEIL GULSVIG CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE HERSETH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARK LUNDEEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- AIMEE MIDDLETON CORPORATE OFFICER
- LAURIS MOLBERT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TONY MORRISON W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- ANDREW NORTH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NICHOLAS OLSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- MICHAEL ROGERS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NATHAN SCHEMA CORPORATE OFFICER
- DAVID SHULKIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LORRAINE TANGEN CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- BRENT TEIKEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARNIE VENTLING-HERRMANN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Milford | N/A | 5 |
| Ruthven Community Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | N/A | 4 |
| Valley Vue Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Jackson | N/A | 4 |
| Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Estherville Community Care Center | N/A | 1 |
| Lakeside Lutheran Home | N/A | 2 |
| Good Samaritan - Estherville | N/A | 2 |
| Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake | N/A | 2 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Good Samaritan - Estherville directly at 7123623522. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.