Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa

2035 West Chester Avenue, Ottumwa IA, 52501


Resident Review Score
8.8
|
Most Loved

Starting price

$2,856

For this area
$$$

Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa is a nursing home in Ottumwa, IA, with 146 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $2,856 and range up to $4,710 per month. The average price in the community is $3,783, which is equal to the average price of $ 3,783 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. If the resident needs other services, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.2 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.2 hours with licensed nurses (0.9 by an RN and 0.3 by an LPN) and 2.0 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

The facility provides and emergency call system to ensure the safety of all residents. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a number of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information. Apartment-style units are not always available, but this community offers studio/efficiency units and group housing options.

There are four hospitals within 25 miles of Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa. The two closest hospitals are Ottumwa Regional Health Center, which is 4.0 miles away, and Davis County Hospital, which is 17.1 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The quality rating for this facility is 3 and the staff rating is 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Center
  • Social Outings
  • Clubs & Communities


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(641) 682-8041

Pricing for Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa

$3,783Avg. Local Starting Price
Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa$2,856

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,921
  • In Ottumwa-Kirksville$3,783
  • In IA$4,649

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Resident Review Score
8.8
|
Most Loved
#2 in Ottumwa, IA

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved10
Loved0
Good0
Average1
Below Average1

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a variety of feedback from reviewers, highlighting both its strengths and areas for improvement. Many reviewers expressed deep gratitude and satisfaction with the caring and dedicated staff, who ensure residents feel special and treated like family. The variety of activities, including shopping, and the overall environment have been described as wonderful with a particular emphasis on the facility making residents feel at home. Some reviewers mentioned that their loved ones experienced significant improvements in their well-being due to the compassionate and tailored care provided.
However, there were concerns raised by one reviewer regarding the facility’s ability to address specific health needs adequately, mentioning an instance where a resident's medical allergies were not properly heeded, leading to discomfort and necessitating a move to another facility. Additionally, there was mention of the space being overly congested, particularly in common areas such as the dining and TV rooms, which could impact the comfort and mobility of residents with special needs like Alzheimer’s. Despite these isolated concerns, the positive testimonials largely underscore a strong sense of community and satisfaction with the level of care provided.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

146

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1

health inspection

1

quality

3

staff

3

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

8

infection control citations

2

fines

2

amount of fines

$88,088

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1

total nurse hours

3

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

1

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

57

registered nurses

27

administrators who left

0

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - OTTUMWA

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    165211

  • Provider SSA county code

    890

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    April 01, 1994

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Yes

Amenities

Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa


Pet Friendly
Housekeeping
Activity Center
Social Outings
Clubs & Communities

Complaints


0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

10 Total Complaints Reported

3 Health Complaint Deficiencies

4 Total Incidents Reported

6 Health Standard Deficiencies

9 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy


130 Current Occupants

146 Total Units

Activities & Fitness


Activity Centre

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Tv / Movie Nights

Care


Assisted Living

Dental Care

Hospice

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Maintenance

Accommodations


Cable TV

Housekeeping

Landscaped Grounds

Midwest Village, Nicholas Conservatory & Anderson Gardens

Outdoor Areas

Pet Friendly

Studio / Efficiency

Additional Features


Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 04/01/1994

Religious Activities

Safety


Emergency Call System

Dining & Nutrition


Meals Provided

Hospitals


Ottumwa Regional Health Center

1001 East Pennsylvania

Distance: 3.8 miles

Davis County Hospital

507 North Madison

Distance: 17.1 miles

Monroe County Hospital

6580 165Th St

Distance: 17.8 miles

Churches


First Church - Open Bible

1935 Albia Road, Ottumwa

Distance: 0.4 miles

Wildwood Evangelical Free Church

230 Wildwood Drive, Ottumwa

Distance: 0.6 miles

Albia Road Southern Baptist

1601 Albia Road, Ottumwa

Distance: 0.7 miles

Resident Review Score
9
|
Most Loved
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