C

Good Samaritan Society - George

324 First Avenue North, George, IA 51237
Score: 56 / 100

With a score of 56 out of 100, Good Samaritan Society - George earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Iowa nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this George location.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Good Samaritan Society - George, with 3.31 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 21 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - George, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: electronically submit to cms complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.31 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.16 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.25 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.90 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.79 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.71 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

21
Total Deficiencies
Aug 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $18,142

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 56 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
36
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5

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