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C
Below Standard

Good Samaritan Society - Saint Ansgar

701 East Fourth Street · Saint Ansgar, IA 50472

6417134912 · Non profit - Corporation

42 beds39.6 residents64 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

Good Samaritan Society - Saint Ansgar receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.0327 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.86 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 23.87% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (0.17% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.0327 HPRD — needs 0.45 more hours per resident per day.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Low agency staff usage (0.17%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
3.0327hrs/resident/day▼ 0.86
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.8782hrs/resident/day▲ 0.20
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
23.87%
3.2521 weekday → 2.4759 weekend
⚠ Significant weekend reduction
Agency Staff
0.17%
0.09% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.6479hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.2376hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.4438std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Mitchell County Average-0.88 HPRD
3.91
03.03 HPRD
vs. Iowa State Average-0.78 HPRD
3.82
03.03 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.86 HPRD
3.90
03.03 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

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Good Samaritan Society - Saint Ansgar ★
Saint Ansgar · This facility
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C
3.03270.8782★★★★★
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Osage
8.5 mi
B
3.74330.7761★☆☆☆☆
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Manly
15.7 mi
C
3.3680.9191★★★☆☆
Nora Springs Care Center
Nora Springs
17 mi
D
3.45670.3447★★★★★
Heritage Care And Rehabilitation Center
Mason City
20.9 mi
D
3.34260.3996★★☆☆☆
Good Shepherd Health Center
Mason City
21.1 mi
D
3.6920.3636★★☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

1
Inspections
4
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Jan 10, 2024Health
4 deficiencies cited
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CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.