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HomeIowaGood Samaritan Society - Lemars

Good Samaritan Society - Lemars

1140 Lincoln Street NE, Le Mars, IA 510317125464101
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
64
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 64 certified beds with an average of 60.9 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Apr 17, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.21 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 50.0%

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

Good Samaritan Society - Lemars is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Le Mars, Iowa with 64 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
64
Avg Residents/Day
60.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Plymouth
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
23.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 17, 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: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: 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: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 Aide2.09 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.45 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.21 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.84 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
44.4%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (28)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANFORD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
SANFORDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
MEIS, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 20, 2018
MORRISON, TONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
SANDGREN, DEEANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 16, 2023
WHITCANACK, TYLEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 28, 2024
BROWN, GEORGECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
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
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MOLBERT, LAURISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
NORTH, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
SCHIEFFER, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
SHULKIN, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
TEIKEN, BRENTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 30, 2024
WENZEL, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
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/AJun 24, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Lemars?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Lemars had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 17, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Lemars?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars provides 3.21 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, 0.45 LPN hours, and 2.09 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Lemars have?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars has 64 certified beds with an average of 60.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Good Samaritan Society - Lemars?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Le Mars, Iowa with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Le Mars nursing homes page.

Part of Good Samaritan Society

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