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 235 communities in our directory.

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.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

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 - Villisca offers nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type Non profit - Corporation
Religious affiliation Lutheran
Occupancy 75%
Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
Annual staff turnover 32%
Last health inspection January 2026