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.
