Good Samaritan - Algona
412 West Kennedy Street · Algona, IA · 50511 · 5152952414
72 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,070 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 22, 2025 | Fine | $7,070 |
| December 4, 2023 | Payment Denial | 12 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165190 · certified since December 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.