Good Samaritan Society - Indianola
708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125 · CCN 165186
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 105
- Avg residents/day
- 83.5
- Phone
- 5159612596
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 | 2025-04-24 | 13 | 6.2 | 9.5 | +6.8 worse |
| 2 | 2024-06-18 | 16 | 7.0 | 9.8 | +9.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-07-27 | 6 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -1.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 3 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.27 | 49.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.50 | 70.6% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.55 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $20,316
- 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 (35)1 immediate jeopardy4 actual harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2026-01-14 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2026-01-14 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Actual harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-24 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0727Have 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.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-02-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Actual harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Actual harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-06-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-01-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2023-07-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14
Actual harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-01-01 |
| BLACKBURN, NATASHA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-11-19 |
| GIJIMA, DESIRE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-08-01 |
| MORRISON, TONY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-01-01 |
| 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 | — | 2019-06-24 |
Other facilities in Indianola
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| The Village | ★★★★★ | 54 |
| Westview of Indianola Care Center | ★★★★★ | 71 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.