C74

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon

Grade C 74/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
2/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

68

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172
5635683447

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.10h
LPN
0.55h
CNA
2.19h
Total
3.84h
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

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2019

LEDERMAN, MORDECHAI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2020

MORRISON, TONY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2019

WILKINS, JESSICA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 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 Jan 2022

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (10)

September 11, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, 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 Aug 21, 2025
April 16, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 1, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 1, 2025
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 1, 2025
0868EMinimal harm, Pattern

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected May 1, 2025
January 30, 2025Health1 deficiency
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 Feb 12, 2025
July 11, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0637BNo harm, Pattern

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 8, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 8, 2024
May 11, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 26, 2023
0732CNo harm, Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected May 26, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon in Waukon, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 73.5 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 - Waukon?

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

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

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon has 10 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 - Waukon have?

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon has 68 certified beds with approximately 51 current residents (75% occupancy). The facility is located at 21 East Main Street, Waukon, Iowa 52172. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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