Good Samaritan Society - West Union
201 Hall Street, West Union, IA 52175 · CCN 165187
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Church related
- Certified beds
- 52
- Avg residents/day
- 37.0
- Phone
- 5634223814
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 | 2025-03-13 | 1 | 6.2 | 9.5 | -5.2 better |
| 2 | 2024-05-09 | 6 | 7.0 | 9.8 | -1.0 better |
| 3 | 2023-01-26 | 2 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -5.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.32 | 74.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.77 | 90.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.93 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
- Facilities in chain
- 89
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (9)
- BF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-24
Potential for 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.2024-10-29 · Health · corrected 2024-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-29 · Health · corrected 2024-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-01
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.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2019-01-01 |
| LEDERMAN, MORDECHAI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-11-13 |
| MICHAEL, CHALEE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-06-12 |
| 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 | — | 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.