Nursing homes › Iowa › Good Samaritan - Indianola
708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125 · 5159612596 · 105 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Good Samaritan Society, a group operating 91 facilities in 9 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 7 abuse citation icons, 5 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,237,184 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.19 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.51. Weekend total: 2.69. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-14 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-14 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-14 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-01-14 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-14 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-13 |
| 2025-07-29 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-16 |
| 2025-07-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-16 |
| 2025-07-29 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-16 |
| 2025-07-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-16 |
| 2025-04-24 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-30 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-06-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-01-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-01-24 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | Fine | $12,438 |
| 2024-01-10 | Fine | $7,878 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2019 |
| BROWN, GEORGE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| DYKHOUSE, DANA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| NORTH, ANDREW | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| SCHIEFFER, KEVIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| SHULKIN, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| TEIKEN, BRENT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| WENZEL, THOMAS | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| FLUIT, JOEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2022 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/30/2024 |
| MIDDLETON, AIMEE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/27/2022 |
| OLSON, NICHOLAS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/08/2024 |
| SCHEMA, NATHAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/24/2019 |
| BLACKBURN, NATASHA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/19/2023 |
| GIJIMA, DESIRE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2023 |
| MORRISON, TONY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165186. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.