Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa - Timber Ridge

Good Samaritan Society — Ottumwa — Timber Ridge is an assisted living community located in Ottumwa, Iowa, offering residents the freedom they want along with extra help when needed. The community provides a variety of amenities and services designed to empower residents to lead a fulfilling, stress-free lifestyle.

The 75-acre campus is surrounded by old-growth timber and wildlife, creating a serene setting for retirement life while maintaining access to city amenities. Single-level architecture provides easy access to all residential and community areas. Comfortable, smoke-free apartments and twin homes with various floor plans offer move-in ready options that residents can decorate with their own furnishings and personal mementos. The community also provides transportation to local features throughout Ottumwa.

Residents enjoy a close-knit family atmosphere and stay active both on campus and in the community. Services and amenities include activities, meal programs, lawn maintenance, and transportation. The professional staff is dedicated to enhancing residents' lives and creating opportunities that care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Good Samaritan Society — Ottumwa — Timber Ridge received the Bronze National Quality Award for 2026, reflecting the organization's commitment to delivering high-quality care and embracing new technologies and practices. The community also offers hospice services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving multiple Iowa counties for individuals with life-limiting illnesses.