Good Samaritan - Waukon

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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

58 of 387 Iowa homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• 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 August 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

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• 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.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2026.

• 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 May 23, 2026.

• 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 May 23, 2026.

• Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2026.

• 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 May 23, 2026.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 May 23, 2026.

• 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 May 23, 2026.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2026.

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• 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 - Waukon.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as 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.

32 of 387 Iowa homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• 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 August 21, 2025.

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CMS fine of $8,281 on September 11, 2025.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0868. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.

• Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.

• Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

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• 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.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.

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• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 August 8, 2024.

• Citation F0637. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.

• Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.

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• Star rating

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