At Good Samaritan Society - Forest City in Forest City, Iowa, we base our services on the principles of clinical excellence and loving, supportive relationships. Our goal is for residents, family members, visitors, volunteers and staff members to experience God’s love through the Good Samaritan Society’s tradition of compassionate care.

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

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 72% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.5 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 31%.

The community is located in Winnebago County, IA.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
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 - Forest City offers memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type Non profit - Corporation
Religious affiliation Lutheran
Occupancy 72%
Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
Annual staff turnover 31%
Last health inspection August 2025