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Good Samaritan - George
324 First Avenue North, George, IA 51237
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Good Samaritan - George is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in George, Iowa, certified for 36 beds and caring for about 33 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 6, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 58.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $18K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 37.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lyon Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 58.3 | 40.0 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.9% | 50.0% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $18,142 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Aug 2025, 29 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×12 E ×6 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0803 | 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 | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2024 | Fine | $8,827 | |
| 21 Sep 2023 | Fine | $9,315 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.9%, RNs 12.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.2% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.5% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.6% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Chain: Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Dtn Staffing Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2024 |
| Focusone Solutions | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2014 |
| Sanford | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/25/2025 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lyon County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Village | Inwood | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15.0 | — | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Lyon Specialty Care | Rock Rapids | 45 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 40.0 | — | 2 Feb 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Lyon County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan - George been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan - George been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $18K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan - George compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan - George?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford and The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan - George last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.