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Good Samaritan - Lemars

Nursing HomeLe Mars, IACMS 165205
11 citations on record

Operated by Good Samaritan Society

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
64

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
60.4

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
11

*CMS

Fire safety findings
13

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-04-17

*CMS

Citations

11 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.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0851Generalpotential for harm

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0658Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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.

Ownership

Good Samaritan Society

92nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Good Samaritan - Lemars?
Good Samaritan - Lemars is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Le Mars, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165205.
What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan - Lemars?
Good Samaritan - Lemars has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Good Samaritan - Lemars have?
Good Samaritan - Lemars is certified for 64 beds. It serves an average of 60.4 residents per day.
How many citations does Good Samaritan - Lemars have?
Good Samaritan - Lemars has 11 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Good Samaritan - Lemars last inspected?
Good Samaritan - Lemars was last inspected on April 17, 2025. 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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