Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50436 (Forest City, IA)

ZIP code 50436 covers part of Forest City, IA. The current snapshot lists 4 listed care providers with a mailing address in this ZIP: 1 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 1 assisted living facilities, 1 senior housing. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.

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Care types in ZIP 50436

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Home Health Agencies1View ZIP directory
Assisted Living Facilities1View ZIP directory
Senior Housing1View ZIP directory

CMS snapshot for ZIP 50436

The current snapshot records 4 care providers in ZIP 50436; 2 (50%) publish an overall rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 government, 1 non-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Good Samaritan - Forest City (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 92 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. 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 record4
With a published overall rating2 of 4 (50%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerGood Samaritan - Forest City (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 government, 1 non-profit, 1 other
Certified beds (total)92
Providers with a federal penalty1

All providers in ZIP 50436

Assisted Living Facility FOREST PLAZA ASSISTED LIVING Forest City, IA 50436 Not CMS-rated Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related Good Samaritan - Forest City Forest City, IA 50436 CMS rating 4.0 / 543 beds Senior Housing · Project-Based Section 8 Town Square Apartments Forest City, IA 50436 Not CMS-rated49 beds Home Health Agency · GOVERNMENT OPERATED WINNEBAGO COUNTY PHNS Forest City, IA 50436 CMS rating 2.0 / 5

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
FOREST PLAZA ASSISTED LIVINGAssisted Living FacilityNot ratedNot reported—0
Good Samaritan - Forest CityNursing Home4.0non-profit433
Town Square ApartmentsSenior HousingNot ratedother490
WINNEBAGO COUNTY PHNSHome Health Agency2.0government—0

Comparing providers 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public federal datasets (CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry, and HUD; processing date 2026-10-05). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How many providers in ZIP 50436 have a published rating?
2 of the 4 providers in ZIP 50436 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
What types of care are available in ZIP 50436?
Providers in ZIP 50436 include nursing homes (1), home health agencies (1), assisted living facilities (1), senior housing (1). Each listing links to source details and contact information.
How many care providers are in ZIP 50436?
The current snapshot lists 4 listed providers with a mailing address in ZIP 50436 (Forest City, IA), across 4 care types.
Which care provider in ZIP 50436 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, Good Samaritan - Forest City has the highest published CMS overall star rating in ZIP 50436, at 4.0 out of 5.

About the data

This page is compiled from public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD, 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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