F52

Good Samaritan Society - Indianola

Grade F 52/100 composite score

Non profit - CorporationAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
1/5
Staffing
2/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

115

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$27,013

Last Survey

N/A

708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125
5159612596

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.54h
LPN
0.50h
CNA
2.51h
Total
3.55h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

TEIKEN, BRENT

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

SANFORD

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2019

100%

BLACKBURN, NATASHA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2023

GIJIMA, DESIRE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2023

MORRISON, TONY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2019

BROWN, GEORGE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

DYKHOUSE, DANA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

ENGBRECHT, WESLEY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

GASSEN, WILLIAM

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

GULSVIG, NEIL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

LUNDEEN, MARK

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

MOLBERT, LAURIS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

NORTH, ANDREW

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

SCHIEFFER, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

SHULKIN, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

WENZEL, THOMAS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

FLUIT, JOEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2022

GASSEN, WILLIAM

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2024

MIDDLETON, AIMEE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2022

OLSON, NICHOLAS

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2024

SCHEMA, NATHAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2019

Penalties & Fines (2)

$27,013total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Apr 24, 2025Fine$19,135
Jan 10, 2024Fine$7,878

Health Inspection Deficiencies (33)

July 29, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 16, 2025
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 16, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 16, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 16, 2025
April 24, 2025Health7 deficiencies1 severe
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 15, 2025
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 15, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 15, 2025
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 15, 2025
0600GActual harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 15, 2025
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 15, 2025
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected May 15, 2025
January 30, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2025
0725FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2025
0727FMinimal harm, Widespread

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2025
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 19, 2025
June 18, 2024Health12 deficiencies2 severe
0623EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0684GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0760GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 18, 2024
January 10, 2024Health3 deficiencies1 severe
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 24, 2024
0686JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 24, 2024
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 24, 2024
July 27, 2023Health1 deficiency
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 27, 2023
May 4, 2023Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 14, 2023
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 14, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Good Samaritan Society - Indianola?

Good Samaritan Society - Indianola in Indianola, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of F (Poor), with a composite score of 51.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Good Samaritan Society - Indianola?

Good Samaritan Society - Indianola has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Good Samaritan Society - Indianola have?

Good Samaritan Society - Indianola has 33 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Good Samaritan Society - Indianola been fined?

Yes. Good Samaritan Society - Indianola has $27,013 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Indianola have?

Good Samaritan Society - Indianola has 115 certified beds with approximately 83 current residents (72% occupancy). The facility is located at 708 South Jefferson, Indianola, Iowa 50125. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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