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Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar

701 East Fourth Street, Saint Ansgar, IA, 50472

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Good Samaritan Society · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar, with 4 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
5
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
42
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection5 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Mitchell Co. avg 3.6Iowa avg 3.13This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Mitchell Co. avg: 3.6. Iowa avg: 3.13.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

4
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
0
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)9.09%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)0%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Sanford5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Brown, GeorgeCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Dykhouse, DanaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Engbrecht, WesleyCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Gassen, WilliamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Gulsvig, NeilCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Herseth, StephanieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lundeen, MarkCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Mccausland, MaureenCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Molbert, LaurisCORPORATE DIRECTOR
North, AndrewCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Schieffer, KevinCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Shulkin, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Teiken, BrentCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Ventling-Herrmann, MarnieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wenzel, ThomasCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Fluit, JoelCORPORATE OFFICER
Gassen, WilliamCORPORATE OFFICER
Middleton, AimeeCORPORATE OFFICER
Olson, NicholasCORPORATE OFFICER
Schema, NathanCORPORATE OFFICER
Bundy, KelseyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Morrison, TonyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Ross, KellyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Bundy, KelseyADP OF THE SNF
Morrison, TonyADP OF THE SNF
Ross, KellyADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

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701 East Fourth Street, Saint Ansgar
Mitchell County · IA · 50472
42 certified beds43.3785, -92.9110

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar's CMS rating?

Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar located?

Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar is located at 701 East Fourth Street, Saint Ansgar, IA, 50472 in Mitchell County, and CMS lists 42 certified beds.

Does Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.6 across 5 facilities in Mitchell County, and 3.13 across Iowa. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
165210
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
42
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 4 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 10, 20240637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 8, 2024
Jan 10, 20240657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 8, 2024
Jan 10, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 8, 2024
Jan 10, 20240756DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 8, 2024

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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