Pricing ranges from
    $4,155 – 4,986/month

    Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa (#43084)

    1-2 Oak Ridge Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501
    • Assisted Living

    Friendly clean affordable pet-friendly community

    I live here and am very happy - the staff are consistently friendly and go above and beyond, the building and assisted-living areas are beautiful and very clean, and the apartments are affordable. It's a welcoming, family- and pet-friendly community with great people to talk to, tasty ice cream treats, and lovely timbered views with wildlife; I'd definitely recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.14·(7)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, welcoming staff
    • Accommodating staff
    • Family-oriented environment
    • Pet-friendly policy
    • Affordable apartment pricing
    • Clean, well-maintained interiors
    • Attractive assisted-living spaces
    • Social resident community
    • Enjoyable dining options and treats

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff professionalism
    • Staff responsiveness to resident needs
    • Odor concerns in some common or residential areas
    • Inconsistent sanitation and housekeeping practices

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews for this facility show a generally positive baseline experience for many residents and families, particularly around interpersonal atmosphere and the physical environment. Multiple comments highlight approachable, friendly staff, an accommodating and family-oriented culture, pet-friendly policies, affordable apartments, attractive assisted-living spaces, and a social resident community. Several reviewers specifically praised cleanliness and maintenance in many areas as well as pleasant dining moments.

    Care and staff: Staff interpersonal skills are a clear strength in many accounts — residents and visitors describe staff as friendly, welcoming, and easy to converse with. At the same time, there are isolated but significant concerns about staff conduct and responsiveness. Those concerns center on perceived unprofessional behavior and delays or frustration when residents request assistance. Taken together, the pattern suggests generally positive day-to-day interactions for many residents, with occasional variability in staff performance and responsiveness that prospective families should probe during a visit.

    Dining and activities: Comments about dining are largely favorable, with specific positive notes about treats and social eating occasions. The facility appears to support social interaction among residents; reviewers mention pleasant residents and opportunities for conversation. The family-oriented and pet-friendly orientation may contribute to an active, home-like atmosphere for social and recreational activities.

    Facilities and housekeeping: Several reviewers describe the facility as clean, attractive, and well-maintained, and the assisted-living units are noted as appealing and affordable. However, contrasting feedback raises sanitation and odor concerns in some areas. This indicates variability in housekeeping or maintenance consistency across the property rather than a uniform condition. Prospective families may want to inspect multiple common areas and residential units and ask about cleaning schedules and odor-control protocols.

    Management and notable patterns: The mixed feedback points to strengths in culture, affordability, and certain operational areas (cleanliness, appearance, social environment) while revealing potential gaps in staff training, supervision, or staffing consistency that affect responsiveness and professionalism. The pattern is one of generally positive experiences punctuated by notable negative observations; these suggest operational variability rather than a uniform standard of performance. When evaluating the community, consider asking management about staffing levels, staff training and supervision, housekeeping routines, and recent satisfaction or inspection results to clarify how the facility addresses the concerns some reviewers raised.

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    Location

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    Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa (#43084) is located at 1-2 Oak Ridge Rd, Ottumwa, IA, 52501.

    About Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa (#43084)

    Good Samaritan Society - Senior Living in Ottumwa, Iowa, sits on a 75-acre campus with walking paths, gazebos, patios, and plenty of outdoor seating, so folks can enjoy the fresh air. The community offers a variety of living options for seniors, like independent living apartments at Pennsylvania Place and at Good Samaritan Society - Senior Living, with choices ranging from studios to suites, and also has assisted living at Sylvan Woods and Addington Place of Ottumwa. Families find memory care at Addington Place and in dedicated memory care units, while Vista Woods Care Center and Ridgewood Specialty Care provide long-term care and skilled nursing services. There's also room for rehabilitation services, respite care, and help for caregivers right on site. Staff work to care for the body, mind, and spirit and offer transportation to stores, movie theaters, parks, and restaurants. With single-level buildings for easier movement and services open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, seniors have the chance to join in on social and recreational activities or simply relax outdoors. The campus uses terms like independent living, assisted living, and memory care to describe its services, and the staff are known to welcome folks who need a bit of extra help, whether that means nursing home care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation therapy. Amenities and programs focus on comfort, access, and safety, aiming to support seniors and their families with a range of options in one place.

    People often ask...

    Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa (#43084) offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,155 per month.

    Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa (#43084) offers assisted living.

    There are 5 photos of Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa (#43084) on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1-2 Oak Ridge Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501.

    No, Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa (#43084) does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing licenses assisted living and long-term care programs, conducting recertification visits and complaint investigations.

    License number2780
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Programs
    Capacity48 residents
    EffectiveMarch 16th, 2026
    ExpiresMarch 15th, 2028
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    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    1

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    1

    Complaints

    16

    Years

    24 Apr 2025Renewal
    Found deficiencies in service planning, including missing signatures on preliminary service plans before occupancy and failure to address residents' identified needs in the plans.
    • 481-69.26(2)Service Plans
    • 481-69.26(4)aService Plans
    27 Jun 2024Incident
    Investigated a medication error that led to a fall and hospital visit for a resident; care and medication administration procedures were not followed.
    • 481-67.3(2)Tenant rights
    • 481-67.5(2)f(4)Medications
    13 Oct 2022Complaint
    Found deficiencies in evaluating tenants after health changes and in updating service plans based on evaluations.
    • 481-69.22(3)Evaluation of Tenant
    • 481-69.26(1)Service Plans
    03 Sept 2020Renewal
    Found no deficiencies during the recertification and onsite infection control survey.
    24 Apr 2018Renewal
    Found that one staff member was hired without completing required criminal history and abuse background checks.
    • 481-67.19(3) Record ChecksRecord Checks
    09 May 2016Renewal
    Found no deficiencies during the recertification monitoring evaluation.
    09 Sept 2014Renewal
    Found no deficiencies. The evaluation reviewed census data, tenant satisfaction, and on-site monitoring results.
    10 Nov 2011Renewal
    Determined no regulatory insufficiencies were found during the evaluation.
    02 Mar 2011Initial
    Identified regulatory insufficiencies related to staffing levels and food service training.
    • IAC r.481-67.9(1)Regulatory Insufficiency – Staffing
    • IAC r.481-69.28(5)Regulatory Insufficiency – Food Service
    28 Jul 2010Incident
    Investigated a complaint alleging staff mishandled tenant property and failed to inform a family; a civil penalty was issued as a result.
    • Type AIAC 481-67.13; IAC 481-10; IAC 481-67.10(5); IAC 235E.2(3a)Regulatory requirements and hearing/POC timelines

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