Good Samaritan - George

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was Good Samaritan - George.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Name

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0851 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 16, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.

• Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.

• Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 3, 2025.

• Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2025.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 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 29, 2025.

• Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 21, 2025.

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• 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.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from August 29, 2024 from $13,580 to $8,827.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

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

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

57 of 387 Iowa homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2024.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 25, 2024.

• Citation F0851. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

• 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 September 25, 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

• Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

• 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 September 25, 2024.

• 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 October 8, 2024.

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CMS fine of $8,827 on August 29, 2024.

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• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from September 21, 2023 from $14,330 to $9,315.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

Severity J 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 F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 May 3, 2023.

• Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

• Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

• Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

• Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

• 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 October 14, 2023.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

• Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2023.

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