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Good Samaritan Society - Indianola

708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125
Score: 12 / 100

With a score of 12/100, Good Samaritan Society - Indianola ranks in the bottom tier of Iowa nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Good Samaritan Society - Indianola, with 3.27 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 35 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - Indianola, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.31 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.83 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

35
Total Deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 34 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0865 Severity E
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Jul 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jul 28, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jul 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 22.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $20,316

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 12 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
105
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13

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