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Good Samaritan - Holstein
505 West Second Street, Holstein, IA 51025
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 - Holstein, in Holstein, Iowa, is certified for 60 beds under non-profit, other ownership and belongs to the Good Samaritan Society chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Iowa median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 10, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $99K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ida Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 24 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.0 | 40.0 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 33.3% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $99,103 | $99,103 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 9 Apr 2026, 20 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×15 E ×7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0578 | 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 | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 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 | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Aug 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2024 | Fine | $99,103 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.3%, RNs 0.0%; 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 | 16.9% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.5% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 48.6% | 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, other. 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 |
| Sanford | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Dtn Staffing Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2024 |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/13/2018 |
| Sanford | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2025 |
| 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 Ida County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Dale Wellness Village | Battle Creek | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10.0 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Ida County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan - Holstein been cited for?
24 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 - Holstein been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $99K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan - Holstein 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 - Holstein?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sanford, The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society and Sanford. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Good Samaritan - Holstein last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
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.