Good Samaritan - Red Oak
201 Alix Avenue · Red Oak, IA · 51566 · 7126233170
53 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $29,894 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 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 May 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C July 3, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 12, 2025 | Fine | $29,894 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165191 · certified since January 24, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.