Good Samaritan Society - Postville sits in a quiet place and gives care to older adults with different needs, offering assisted living, independent living, nursing home, and memory care services all under one roof. The facility has 68 certified beds with about 49 residents living there, which means it's usually around three-fourths full, and it lets people tour the place before deciding to move in, so you can see for yourself how things work. Folks who need help with bathing, dressing, moving around, medication, or just daily chores get support from a staff made up of RNs, LPNs, and CNAs who put in about 1.3 hours of care per resident. The staff helps with high-acuity medical care, incontinence, diabetes, and other special needs, with 12-16 hours of on-site nursing and a 24-hour call system so someone's always available. Residents have access to special programs for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the memory care part stays safe and secure with doors that prevent wandering, activities to keep minds active, and staff trained in memory support.
The community provides assistance with meals, household tasks, and personal care, with meal plans fitting different diets like low salt or diabetes-friendly foods. There's restaurant-style dining and kitchens for those who want them, smoke-free apartments (1-2 bedrooms) with their own bathrooms, cable TV, air conditioning, internet, and utilities already set up. Seniors can enjoy a wide range of activities-board games, music and animal therapy, walks outside, trips in the community, movie nights, art rooms, chapel, a reading area, and more, plus on-site services like a hair salon, fitness room, spa, and steam room. They have devotional groups, family and resident councils, and plenty of common and outdoor spaces for social time. The building's fully sprinkled for fire safety, and there's transportation to get to the doctor, run errands, or enjoy senior exercise programs.
This non-profit, church-connected community belongs to the Good Samaritan Society network and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid for payment. They also offer extra community services like laundry, dry cleaning, move-in help, home care, hospice care, and respite stays if you need short-term care. You'll find on-site staff to help schedule transportation, and there's a business center if anyone needs paperwork or computer work. Emergency systems are in place, and a steady routine keeps everyone safe and supported. Skilled nursing and rehab are available for those recovering from hospital stays, and the on-site care team can support people with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Room sizes range from 620 to 790 square feet, and Wi-Fi and phone lines help folks stay connected with family. This isn't a hospital or a continuing care retirement community, but it does offer options for many levels of supported and independent living. A tour is easy to set up, and you can get information about costs and openings by asking staff or checking online maps and listings. The whole place tries to make life safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible for each person who lives there, with a focus on compassion, support, and good care.
