Good Samaritan Society - George
324 First Avenue North, George, IA 51237 · CCN 165247
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 36
- Avg residents/day
- 30.3
- Phone
- 7124753391
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-21 | 5 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -1.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-08-29 | 6 | 7.0 | 9.8 | -1.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-09-21 | 10 | 7.9 | 9.3 | +2.1 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.31 | 39.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.16 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.15 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $18,142
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- Facilities in chain
- 89
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (21)2 immediate jeopardy
- DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-06-27
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-05-03
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-21 · Health · corrected 2023-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-01-01 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-01-01 |
| CHAUDHARY, IKRAM | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-04-07 |
| DEJONG, CHESTER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-02-02 |
| MORRISON, TONY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-01-01 |
| SANDGREN, DEEANDRA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-07-16 |
| BROWN, GEORGE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| DYKHOUSE, DANA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| NORTH, ANDREW | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| SCHIEFFER, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| SHULKIN, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| TEIKEN, BRENT | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-30 |
| WENZEL, THOMAS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-01 |
| FLUIT, JOEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-10-01 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-05-30 |
| MIDDLETON, AIMEE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-01-27 |
| OLSON, NICHOLAS | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-04-08 |
| SCHEMA, NATHAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-01-01 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.