Nursing Homes in ZIP 50436 (Forest City, IA)
For 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.
Browse: all nursing homes · Iowa · Nursing Homes in Forest City · all care in ZIP 50436
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering 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 spans 1 CMS-certified nursing homes in ZIP 50436; 1 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Good Samaritan - Forest City (non-profit). 1 of these providers report 43 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.49 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 33.3% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $25,945.
| 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 strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
For families in ZIP 50436, Forest City, IA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes in ZIP 50436 have a published rating?
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 50436?
What other ZIP codes near Forest City have nursing homes?
Do any providers in ZIP 50436 have federal penalties?
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 50436?
Where does this information come from?
Data & methodology
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
Required disclosures
For general information only, not medical advice. This website shares public data and general information. It does not offer medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment guidance, and it cannot replace a consultation with a qualified health care professional or with Medicare.
Independent and unaffiliated. MedicalFacilities.org is a private, independently run directory. It is not affiliated with, nor endorsed or operated by, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare, or any government agency. CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site.
Confirm details before acting. Facility records come from public federal datasets and may lag or contain errors. Always verify current ratings, services, availability, and coverage directly with the provider and on Medicare.gov.
Certain outbound links on this site are partner or affiliate links. If you use them we may receive a commission, and your price does not change. This never influences the data we publish.