Good Samaritan - Waukon
21 East Main Street · Waukon, IA · 52172 · 5635683447
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.03 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,281 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B July 11, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 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 May 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C May 11, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 26, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165240 · certified since December 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.