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Good Samaritan Society - George

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324 First Avenue North, George, IA 5123736 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Good Samaritan Society - George means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.09hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.11hrs
76%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
22%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%
Lyon
15.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
85.7%
US
95.5%
IA
95.3%
Lyon
97.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.1%
Better than Avg
Here
11.1%
US
15.3%
IA
17.5%
Lyon
22.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.0%
US
15.5%
IA
19.4%
Lyon
14.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.9%
Better than Avg
Here
12.9%
US
14.4%
IA
17.6%
Lyon
21.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.4%
US
19.5%
IA
20.7%
Lyon
21.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.5%
Better than Avg
Here
98.5%
US
81.8%
IA
84.1%
Lyon
79.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Lyon
2.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (6.2)
3 complaint-triggered
$18,142 in fines

This facility has concerning patterns with families filing complaints about abuse and neglect response, leading to recent deficiencies in August 2024. The most recurring issues involve fire safety and emergency preparedness, food safety and nutrition services, and care planning processes. Many deficiencies repeat across multiple surveys, including ongoing problems with staffing documentation and infection control that persist from 2023 through 2025, suggesting systemic challenges in maintaining consistent compliance standards.

Aug 21, 2025Routine
12
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Aug 29, 2024Routine
7
0761Potential for harm · Widespread

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0851Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Aug 29, 2024Complaint
3
0610Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Sep 21, 2023Routine
10
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 29, 2024

$8,827

Fine

Sep 21, 2023

$9,315

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Good Samaritan Society - George

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Good Samaritan Society

Chain Size

92 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 45 of 88

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sanford

Owner · Organization

100%

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Brown, GeorgeOfficer / DirectorDykhouse, DanaOfficer / DirectorEngbrecht, WesleyOfficer / DirectorGassen, WilliamOfficer / DirectorGulsvig, NeilOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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