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HomeIowaGood Samaritan Society - Waukon

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon

21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 521725635683447
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
60
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,281

Key Findings

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

• Has 60 certified beds with an average of 51.5 residents per day (86% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Apr 16, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $8,281 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.30 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 50.9% (high)

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

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waukon, Iowa with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. The facility scored at average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
51.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Allamakee
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
32.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (10)

F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0637Minimal Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: 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: May 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: May 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,281
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 11, 2025
$8,281

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

Nurse Aide1.88 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.47 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.30 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.89 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.9%
RN Turnover
30.8%
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
LEDERMAN, MORDECHAIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
MORRISON, TONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
WILKINS, JESSICAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 10, 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/AJan 1, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Good Samaritan Society - Waukon?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Waukon has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Waukon had any health inspection violations?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Waukon had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 16, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $8,281 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Good Samaritan Society - Waukon?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Waukon provides 3.30 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, 0.47 LPN hours, and 1.88 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.9%.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Waukon have?▾
Good Samaritan Society - Waukon has 60 certified beds with an average of 51.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% 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 - Waukon?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Waukon, Iowa with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Waukon nursing homes page.

Part of Good Samaritan Society

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