Public Record
Good Samaritan - Indianola
Operated by Good Samaritan Society
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 105
- Avg. residents per day
- 85.7
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 35
- Fire safety findings
- 28
- Inspections on file
- 11
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-14
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Citations
35 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0865Generalpotential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0727Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0760Seriousactual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety5 deficiencies
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Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 3 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
Good Samaritan Society
92nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
16 in Iowa, 76 in other states.
Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Good Samaritan - Indianola?
- Good Samaritan - Indianola is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Indianola, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165186.
- What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan - Indianola?
- Good Samaritan - Indianola has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Good Samaritan - Indianola have?
- Good Samaritan - Indianola is certified for 105 beds. It serves an average of 85.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does Good Samaritan - Indianola have?
- Good Samaritan - Indianola has 35 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Good Samaritan - Indianola last inspected?
- Good Samaritan - Indianola was last inspected on January 14, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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