Good Samaritan - George
324 First Avenue North · George, IA · 51237 · 7124753391
36 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.11 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.09 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $18,142 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
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.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 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 September 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 21, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
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.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 21, 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 October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 21, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 29, 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
| September 21, 2023 | Fine | $9,315 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165247 · certified since March 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.