Good Samaritan - George
A Medicare-certified nursing home in George, IA with 36 certified beds. Ownership: non profit, corporation. CMS rates it 5 of 5 overall (much above average).
- Health inspections3 of 5
- Staffing5 of 5
- Quality measures5 of 5
- Long-stay quality5 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 1.20 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 5 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number165247
- Address324 First Avenue North, George, IA, 51237
- CountyLyon
- OwnershipNon profit, corporation
- Certified beds36
- Residents per day, average33
- Phone(712) 475-3391
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey5 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints0
- Fines2, $18,142 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties2
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Aug 21, 2025 | 5 | 0 | 42 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
1.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Good Samaritan - George is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in George, IA (CCN 165247) operating under non profit - corporation ownership, with 36 certified beds and an average daily census of about 33 residents. CMS assigned it a 5-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (much above average), built from a 3/5 Health Inspection component, a 5/5 Staffing component, and a 5/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 5 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle, with 2 fines totaling $18,142 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Good Samaritan - George currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 1.20 hours per resident per day, which is 76% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Good Samaritan - George's overall CMS rating?
Good Samaritan - George has a 5-star overall CMS rating (Much above average). Health inspection: 3/5. Staffing: 5/5. Quality measures: 5/5.
How many beds does Good Samaritan - George have?
Good Samaritan - George has 36 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 33 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Good Samaritan - George's staffing compare to the national average?
Good Samaritan - George has 1.20 RN hours per resident per day, which is 76% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Good Samaritan - George have?
Good Samaritan - George has 5 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2. The facility has received 2 fine(s).
Who owns Good Samaritan - George?
Good Samaritan - George is operated under Non profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 36 certified beds and is located in George, Iowa.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 165247. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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