Good Samaritan - West Union
201 Hall Street · West Union, IA · 52175 · 5634223814
52 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
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 April 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B March 13, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
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 May 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165187 · certified since October 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.