You are always welcome at Good Samaritan Society - Estherville. We emphasize spiritual and emotional care, as well as care for the body. We strive for a holistic approach to serving each resident while believing that “In Christ’s Love, Everyone Is Someone.” Our staff knows how essential it is to allow residents to continue doing the things they love and to offer opportunities that have meaning. Our hope is that every resident will feel safe and comfortable, emotionally and socially secure, that they will experience a sense of family in their relationships at the center and that they will experience God’s love for them daily.

Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 235 communities in our directory.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 73% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 49%.

The community is located in Emmet County, IA.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Good Samaritan Society - Estherville offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type Non profit - Corporation
Religious affiliation Lutheran
Occupancy 73%
Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
Annual staff turnover 49%
Last health inspection January 2026