Good Samaritan - Algona

Nursing Home

412 West Kennedy Street
Algona, IA 50511 · Kossuth County
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Call (515) 295-2414

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.8 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

3Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
27Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$7,070Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: December 4, 2025.

Most recent serious findings

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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
October 22, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
December 4, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
December 4, 2023 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (515) 295-2414 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.27 hours · state avg 3.86, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.56 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
2.80 hours · state avg 3.38
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
35.3% · state avg 44.1%
RN turnover (yearly)
50%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Iowa, Medicaid long-term care is provided through HCBS Elderly Waiver.

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

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Online waiting-list form
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Ownership

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Good Samaritan Society
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Owner or managerRoleShare
SANFORD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
BARTOLO, JOSEPHADP OF THE SNF—
BARTOLO, JOSEPHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
BROWN, GEORGEADP OF THE SNF—
BROWN, GEORGECORPORATE DIRECTOR—
DTN STAFFING INCADP OF THE SNF—
DYKHOUSE, DANAADP OF THE SNF—
DYKHOUSE, DANACORPORATE DIRECTOR—
ENGBRECHT, WESLEYADP OF THE SNF—
ENGBRECHT, WESLEYCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
FLUIT, JOELADP OF THE SNF—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
165190
Certified beds
72
Average residents per day
60.7
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
First certified
December 1, 1993
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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