Good Samaritan - Indianola

708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125 · CCN 165186 · 105 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality2 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

Serious inspection findings

2025-04-24 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-06-18 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-06-18 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0760, severity G)
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2024-01-10 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0686, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.49

state median 3.10

Weekend staffing gap

−14%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.33

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

2%

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

3

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

61%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $20,316 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-24Fine$12,438
2024-01-10Fine$7,878

Ownership

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation. Part of the GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 39 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2026-05-14F0558Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-14F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-14F0627Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-14F0628Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-14F0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-14F0644Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-14F0656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-05-14F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-05-14F0838Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2026-05-14F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2026-01-14F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnot recorded
2026-01-14F0865Administration DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-07-29F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-07-29F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-07-29F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-07-29F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-24F0578Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-24F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-24F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2025-04-24F0657Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-24F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-24F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-04-24F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-30F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-30F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-01-30F0727Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-01-30F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-18F0585Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-18F0623Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-18F0641Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-18F0644Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-18F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-18F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-06-18F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-18F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-18F0757Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-18F0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-06-18F0842Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-18F0880Infection Control DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-10F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-10F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesJnot recorded
2024-01-10F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-07-27F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “Good Samaritan - Indianola, Indianola” at medicare.gov/care-compare.