3.7(19 ratings)
Part of Good Samaritan Society · 135 communities · 4★ average
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Reviews for Good Samaritan Society - Forest City are mostly positive, with families praising specific nurses and CNAs for attentive, compassionate care. However, one detailed negative account raises serious concerns about missed physical therapy sessions, lack of physician visits, slow staff response times, and missing personal belongings.
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Good Samaritan Society - Forest City is a senior living community in Forest City, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 19 reviews.
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Forest City, Iowa, with a licensed capacity of 43 residents.
Family experiences at the facility are mixed. Several families praise the nursing staff and certified nursing assistants for attentive, dedicated care. One family highlighted how a nurse named Michelle recognized blood sugar trends, while another credited nurse Tarron with exceptional support during transitions. However, other families have reported significant concerns: delayed response times when assistance is needed, physical therapy not arriving as scheduled, and missing personal belongings with unclear explanations.
The community holds a 3.7 out of 5 Google rating based on 19 reviews. Positive reviews emphasize the commitment of the nursing team and support staff; critical reviews cite staffing responsiveness and accountability issues that families found troubling.
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Help Me Choose3.7overall · 19 ratings combined
3.7★ on Google (19)
Tim Bergo
Jun 2026
The nursing staff, pt, ot, dietary, and Tony from maintenance but especially the CNAs are very special here. They put hard work into myself and the people they care for! Michelle the floor nurse is exceptional for recognizing my blood sugar trends!
Jason
May 2026
They have taken great care if me. Tarron is a great nurse. Has helped in many ways.
Mary Swanson
Apr 2026
We are very pleased with the Forest City Good Sam and one special Nurse by the name of Tarron has been amazing helping us to adjust to some some changes that are needed to be made for our mother. We are extremely grateful for her assistance.
Lori Orpen
Aug 2025
My mother was in there for awhile. Never saw a doctor. Physical therapy was supposed to come twice a week sometimes didn't even come at all. That is what she was there for. They take so long to respond when you need help. Then some of her stuff started disappearing don't know what happened to it. I asked they claimed they didn't know what happened or where it was. I really don't believe that. Don't put any family member there. I don't think they really care about residents just themselves. Go anywhere but there. She is doing much better at home then she did there. STAY AWAY
Will
Mar 2016
It's a nursing home. They seem to take good care of people, my grandfather in included.
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 22 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 6, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 6, 2025
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 20, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 15, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 22, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 20, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 19, 2024
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternCorrected Nov 2, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 27, 2023
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2023
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2023
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2023
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 8, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 8, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City is located at 606 South Seventh Street in Forest City, Iowa.
Reviews for Good Samaritan Society - Forest City are mostly positive, with families praising specific nurses and CNAs for attentive, compassionate care. However, one detailed negative account raises serious concerns about missed physical therapy sessions, lack of physician visits, slow staff response times, and missing personal belongings.
Good Samaritan Society - Forest City had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 22 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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