Good Samaritan - Forest City

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was Good Samaritan Society - Forest City.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2025.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2025.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 20, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0918 3 times since 2023.

• Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0921 2 times since 2023.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from September 5, 2024 from $13,575 to $8,824.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

91 of 387 Iowa homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 22, 2024.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2024.

• Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.

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CMS fine of $8,824 on September 5, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from October 19, 2023 from $26,340 to $17,121.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from November 17, 2023, for 4 days.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

21 of 387 Iowa homes (5%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

• Citation F0805. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 2, 2023.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2023.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

• Citation K0347. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

• Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.

• Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

• Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2023.

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CMS fine of $17,121 on October 19, 2023.

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