Nursing Homes in ZIP 50436 (Forest City, IA)
In ZIP 50436, Forest City, IA, the latest CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 / 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
All nursing homes in ZIP 50436
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan - Forest City | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 31.1% | 33.3% | 3 |
ZIP 50436 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 1 CMS-certified nursing homes in ZIP 50436, 1 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Good Samaritan - Forest City (non-profit). 43 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.49 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 33.3%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $25,945 in fines.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Good Samaritan - Forest City (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 43 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $25,945 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 |
| Avg RN turnover | 33.3% |
Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 50436
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 50436, Forest City, IA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Data & methodology
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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