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HomeIowaGood Samaritan Society - Estherville

Good Samaritan Society - Estherville

1646 Fifth Avenue North, Estherville, IA 513347123623522
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
62
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 62 certified beds with an average of 52.6 residents per day (85% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Oct 31, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.49 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 53.3% (high)

• Part of the Good Samaritan Society chain (90 facilities)

Good Samaritan Society - Estherville is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Estherville, Iowa with 62 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
62
Avg Residents/Day
52.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Emmet
Last Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
58.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (38)

F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential 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.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential 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.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential 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.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential 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.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential 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.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0809Potential for Harm

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Survey: Nov 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential 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.

Survey: Jun 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential 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.

Survey: Jun 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jun 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jun 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 8 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.19 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.31 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.98 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.49 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.84 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
53.3%
RN Turnover
60.0%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (23)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANFORD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
CAIN, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
DYKHOUSE, DANACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
ENGBRECHT, WESLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
GULSVIG, NEILCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
LUNDEEN, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MOLBERT, LAURISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
NORTH, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
ROGERS, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022
SHULKIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
TEIKEN, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
FLUIT, JOELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
GASSEN, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
MIDDLETON, AIMEECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 27, 2022
OLSON, NICHOLASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 8, 2024
SCHEMA, NATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
TANGEN, LORRAINECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 1, 2023
BERRY, PATRICKW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 2, 2018
MORRISON, TONYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Estherville?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Estherville has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Estherville had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Estherville had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 31, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Estherville?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Estherville provides 3.49 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours, 0.31 LPN hours, and 2.19 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 53.3%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Estherville have?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Estherville has 62 certified beds with an average of 52.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Good Samaritan Society - Estherville?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Estherville, Iowa with an average rating of 1.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Estherville nursing homes page.

Part of Good Samaritan Society

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