Good Samaritan Society - Villisca
Nursing Home Facility
202 North Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864
We have achieved a reputation for excellence in long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services by providing an environment that reflects compassion, comfort and loving support given to all our residents. We are one of only two skilled nursing centers in southwest Iowa who are certified by the Veterans Administration.
Operated by Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, which runs 230 communities in our directory.
Good Samaritan Society - Villisca is licensed for 46 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Montgomery County average about 51 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 75% 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. 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 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 32%.
The community is located in Montgomery County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at Good Samaritan Society - Villisca. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Good Samaritan Society - Villisca offers nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 46
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 75%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 32%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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