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HomeIowaGood Samaritan Society - Ottumwa

Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa

2035 Chester Avenue, Ottumwa, IA 525016416828041
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
126
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $91,569

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 126 certified beds with an average of 103.2 residents per day (82% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Dec 4, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $91,569 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.69 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 36.0%

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

Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ottumwa, Iowa with 126 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored above average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
126
Avg Residents/Day
103.2
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Wapello
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
41.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (37)

F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 22, 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: May 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 22, 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: Jun 22, 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: Jun 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0574Potential for Harm

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential 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.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: 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: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: 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: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 7 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$91,569
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 10, 2024
$35,968
FineAug 24, 2023
$55,601

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

Nurse Aide2.33 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.46 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.69 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.38 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.0%
RN Turnover
16.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SANFORD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2019
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2019
ADAM, ANGELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 22, 2024
MORRISON, TONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
QUINN, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 22, 2018
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/AJan 1, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 4, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $91,569 across 2 fine(s). It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa provides 3.69 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, 0.46 LPN hours, and 2.33 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.0%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa have?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa has 126 certified beds with an average of 103.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% 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 - Ottumwa?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Ottumwa, Iowa with an average rating of 4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Ottumwa nursing homes page.

Part of Good Samaritan Society

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