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Good Samaritan - Waukon
21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172
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 - Waukon, in Waukon, Iowa, is certified for 60 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Good Samaritan Society chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 5, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 43.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allamakee Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 16 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.7 | 26.7 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.5% | 38.5% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,281 | $8,281 | $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: 30 Apr 2026, 16 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×11 E ×3 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2026 |
| 30 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 | 23 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 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 | 23 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2026 |
| 11 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | B | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.5%, RNs 18.2%; 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 | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.1% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.5% | 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 | Operational/managerial control | 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 Allamakee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Manor Nursing and Care Center | Lansing | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 17.5 | — | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Northgate Care CenterSFF Candidate | Waukon | 50 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 40.0 | $87K | 4 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Allamakee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Good Samaritan - Waukon been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Good Samaritan - Waukon been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Good Samaritan - Waukon compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Good Samaritan - Waukon?
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 - Waukon last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 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.