Good Samaritan - Manson
1402 Main Street · Manson, IA · 50563 · 7124693908
42 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 15, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 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 June 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165236 · certified since December 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.