B81

Good Samaritan Society - Lemars

Grade B 81/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

70

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

1140 Lincoln Street NE, Le Mars, IA 51031
7125464101

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.77h
LPN
0.52h
CNA
2.39h
Total
3.67h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

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

Ownership

SANFORD

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2019

100%

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2019

100%

SANFORD

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2019

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2019

MEIS, STEVEN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2018

MORRISON, TONY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2019

SANDGREN, DEEANDRA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2023

WHITCANACK, TYLER

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2024

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

TEIKEN, BRENT

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

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (11)

April 17, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2025
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2025
0851FMinimal harm, Widespread

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 29, 2025
April 11, 2024Health2 deficiencies
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 3, 2024
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 3, 2024
January 11, 2023Health5 deficiencies
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 9, 2023
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 9, 2023
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 Feb 9, 2023
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 9, 2023
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 9, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Good Samaritan Society - Lemars in Le Mars, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 81.3 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 - Lemars?

Good Samaritan Society - Lemars has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

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

Good Samaritan Society - Lemars has 11 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Lemars have?

Good Samaritan Society - Lemars has 70 certified beds with approximately 60 current residents (86% occupancy). The facility is located at 1140 Lincoln Street NE, Le Mars, Iowa 51031. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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