Moving into a senior community doesn’t mean the loss of independence. It provides you opportunities to socialize and spend more time doing the things you enjoy. Assisted living services offer you a chance to live life to the fullest.

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

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 81% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.

The community is located in Wapello County, IA.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

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 - Ottumwa offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type Non profit - Corporation
Religious affiliation Lutheran
Occupancy 81%
Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
Annual staff turnover 31%
Last health inspection December 2025