Good Samaritan - Estherville
1646 Fifth Avenue North · Estherville, IA · 51334 · 7123623522
62 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 31, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure 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.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
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.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Implement 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.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165192 · certified since December 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.