Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa
2035 Chester Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 52501 · CCN 165211
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 126
- Avg residents/day
- 103.2
- Phone
- 6416828041
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 | 2025-12-04 | 6 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -0.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-10-10 | 9 | 7.0 | 9.8 | +2.0 worse |
| 3 | 2023-08-24 | 22 | 7.9 | 9.3 | +14.1 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.69 | 36.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.90 | 16.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.03 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $91,569
- 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 (37)3 actual harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-09-03 · Health · corrected 2025-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-03 · Health · corrected 2025-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-03 · Health · corrected 2025-09-15
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.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-10-23
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.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-10-23
Actual harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-10 · Health · corrected 2024-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-17
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.2024-05-22 · Health · corrected 2024-06-17
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.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
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.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-08-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-08-24
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.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Actual harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Actual harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
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.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
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.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-06-22 · Health · corrected 2023-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-22 · Health · corrected 2023-06-30
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.2023-06-22 · Health · corrected 2023-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-04-12 · Health · corrected 2023-05-10
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 | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-01-01 |
| ADAM, ANGELA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-05-22 |
| MORRISON, TONY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-01-01 |
| QUINN, BRIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-06-22 |
| 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 |
Other facilities in Ottumwa
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Specialty Care | ★★★★☆ | 60 |
| Vista Woods Care Center | ★★★★☆ | 60 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.