Des Moines Senior AdvisorGood Samaritan Society-Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 708 S Jefferson Way in Indianola, IA 50125. Medicare first certified it in 2010, 16 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3. It beats the Iowa average on 9 of the measures Medicare publishes and trails on none.
What is Good Samaritan Society-Home Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Good Samaritan Society-Home Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 708 S Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125 |
| Phone | (515) 961-2596 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 167416 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/09/2010 |
How does Good Samaritan Society-Home Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Good Samaritan Society-Home Care. It is better than the Iowa average on 9 and worse on 0.
| Measure | Good Samaritan Society-Home Care | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.4% | 96.8% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 100% | 87.4% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 100% | 89% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 100% | 89.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 100% | 89% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 100% | 86.1% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.4% | 96.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 91.1% | 67.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 88.6% | 82.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | Better |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Good Samaritan Society-Home Care?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Good Samaritan Society-Home Care, based on 18 completed surveys. The Iowa average is 82%.
| Survey question | Good Samaritan Society-Home Care | Iowa average | U.S. average | vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 92% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 91% | 88% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 86% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 82% | 79% | Worse |
Do Good Samaritan Society-Home Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Good Samaritan Society-Home Care better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 100.3% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.4% |
Which home health services does Good Samaritan Society-Home Care provide, and which does it not?
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Good Samaritan Society-Home Care? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Des Moines-area ZIP codes does Good Samaritan Society-Home Care serve?
Good Samaritan Society-Home Care tells Medicare it serves 24 ZIP codes in Des Moines and Polk, Dallas, Warren, Jasper, Madison and Guthrie counties, out of 29 in total.
- 50001
- 50021
- 50047
- 50061
- 50118
- 50125
- 50166
- 50170
- 50210
- 50211
- 50241
- 50265
- 50273
- 50309
- 50310
- 50311
- 50313
- 50314
- 50315
- 50316
- 50317
- 50320
- 50321
- 50322
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Good Samaritan Society-Home Care before starting care?
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Good Samaritan Society-Home Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Good Samaritan Society-Home Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 167416 and has been since 2010. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Good Samaritan Society-Home Care's Medicare star rating?
5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Iowa average is 3.
Does Good Samaritan Society-Home Care provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide.
