Nursing homes › Iowa › Good Samaritan - Red Oak
201 Alix Avenue, Red Oak, IA 51566 · 7126233170 · 53 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: 3.29 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.75. Weekend total: 2.60. Nursing staff turnover: 18%.
All-time on record: 34 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-23 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | 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 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | 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 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-02-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2026-02-18 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-04 |
| 2025-08-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-08-26 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-04-29 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2025-04-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2025-04-17 | 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 2025-05-05 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-29 |
| 2025-04-17 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2024-07-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-07-03 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-07-03 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2024-07-16 |
| 2024-04-18 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-04-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-04-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2024-04-18 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-12 | Fine | $29,894 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2019 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | 5% Or Greater Indirect 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 01/01/2022 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| BUTZ, WILLIAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2023 |
| EARLY, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/19/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165191. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.