Good Samaritan Society - Villisca

    202 Central Ave, Villisca, IA 50864
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.2ยท5 reviews

    Attentive staff, good rooms, recommended

    I'm very pleased with the quality and completeness of care here - staff are attentive, the facilities are good, and the rooms are very adequate. Overall I have a positive impression and would 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

    4.20ยท(5)

    Overall rating

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

      3.3
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Positive overall impression
    • Good care / pleased with care
    • Generally strong care quality
    • Comprehensive / complete care
    • Good facilities
    • Adequate and comfortable rooms

    Cons

    • Unaddressed aid-related issue
    • Poor or slow staff responsiveness
    • Concerns about inconsistent care quality

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the provided review summaries is mixed but leans positive. Multiple reviewers explicitly state they are pleased with the care and express a positive overall impression, and several comments highlight good or complete care. Facilities and rooms receive favorable mention, described as good and very adequate, indicating that the physical environment and accommodations are strengths for this location.

    Care quality is a dominant theme. The majority of comments emphasize positive careโ€”reviewers note good and complete care and are pleased with services received. That said, there is at least one clear mention of care quality concerns, signaling that experiences may not be uniformly positive for every resident or incident. The presence of both praise and concern suggests overall competency in care delivery but with occasional lapses or variability in individual cases.

    Staff behavior and responsiveness emerge as a notable area of concern. One summary specifically cites poor staff responsiveness and an aid-related issue that was not addressed. This indicates a breakdown in timely response or follow-through in at least one instance, which can disproportionately affect perceptions of care even when other aspects are satisfactory. The combination of an unaddressed aid-related need and poor responsiveness implies potential gaps in communication, staffing levels, escalation procedures, or attention to individualized needs.

    Facilities and accommodations are consistently described positively. Comments that the facility is "good," provides "complete care," and has "very adequate" rooms point to a well-maintained environment with sufficient space and amenities for residents. These references suggest the location is physically comfortable and capable of supporting residents' daily living needs from an infrastructure standpoint.

    There is little to no specific information in these summaries about dining, activities, administrative leadership, or long-term consistency beyond the brief care-related remarks. Because these areas are not mentioned, no firm conclusions can be drawn about programming, meals, or managerial responsiveness beyond the staff responsiveness concern already noted.

    In summary, Good Samaritan Society - Villisca appears to offer generally good and comprehensive care in a comfortable facility with adequate rooms, and many reviewers report being pleased with the care overall. However, the presence of at least one unresolved aid-related issue and reports of poor staff responsiveness point to inconsistencies that management should investigate. Addressing responsiveness, follow-through on specific aid needs, and any sources of variability in care quality would likely convert positive impressions into uniformly strong experiences for all residents.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Good Samaritan Society - Villisca is located at 202 Central Ave, Villisca, IA, 50864.

    About Good Samaritan Society - Villisca

    Good Samaritan Society - Villisca sits at 202 Central Ave in Villisca, Iowa, and the place feels pretty welcoming, with many folks saying the staff are friendly, helpful, and always ready to share a kind word or a smile, so there's usually a warm feeling about, with laughter and some patience for those who need extra help. This is a Skilled Nursing Facility with 46 certified beds, and the staff mainly speak English, and some people have commented on the care and support seniors get in several areas, with some awards like Best of Senior Living to show for it. They serve food made with a focus on good, quality ingredients and many residents find the meals tasty, which isn't always the case at some other places, and meals are planned by chefs and meal planners thinking a lot about health and taste together.

    You'll find the usual care like long-term nursing care, inpatient and outpatient rehab, and short-term help for folks who need to recover after a hospital stay, plus special support like hospice and respite care when a caregiver needs a break. They also offer memory care, trying to make sure people with Alzheimer's or other dementia can stay as calm and safe as possible, and there's help with assisted living for those who need help with bathing, eating, or dressing but can still take part in lots of daily routines. There's home care too, where trained aides visit seniors who still live at home and help with things like making meals or just keeping them company, and the place welcomes those who are still active and want to live pretty independently.

    You won't find fancy or unique program names everywhere, but this facility does have a raised garden, a gazebo, and a pond where people like to spend time and relax outdoors, so there's places for a bit of quiet and fresh air. Food and meal services are done with attention to nutrition, and there's support for COVID-19 too. They don't provide telehealth, so in-person visits are how care gets delivered, and the place is open Monday through Friday from 8 in the morning until 5 in the evening.

    Good Samaritan Society - Villisca has received some awards for care, but inspection reports found a total of 10 deficiencies recently, including issues about resident rights, informing residents about bed holds if they go to the hospital, and making sure residents aren't physically restrained without medical need, so there are areas the facility's working on. The nurse turnover rate is lower than the state average, with a rate of 24.0%, but nurse hours per resident are a bit less than average, sitting at 2.88 hours a day. Sanford owns all of the facility, and the management has included Michael Early, Steven Freeman, and Tony Morrison in different roles over the last few years. It's certified by the Veterans Administration and is part of several state and national groups, with participation in programs like the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, and it offers care for a broad group of seniors needing everything from daily help to more specialized nursing support.

    People often ask...

    Good Samaritan Society - Villisca offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 202 Central Ave, Villisca, IA 50864.

    No, Good Samaritan Society - Villisca 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.

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