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Facility profile · CCN 165190

Good Samaritan Society - Algona

30 federal citations on record , and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $6,962.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
30
Total citations
27
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$6,962
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care8 Care Planning6 Abuse & Neglect5 Resident Rights3 Infection Control3

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6862 F6892 F6092 F6881 F6001

Citation history

30 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 4, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Dec 4, 2025F688Provide 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.DStandard
Oct 22, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GComplaint
Nov 21, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Nov 21, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Nov 21, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Dec 4, 2023F887Educate 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.EStandard
Dec 4, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Dec 4, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Dec 4, 2023F811Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F758Implement 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.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard
Dec 4, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard
Dec 4, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Dec 4, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DStandard
Dec 4, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard
Mar 30, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Mar 30, 2023F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EComplaint
Mar 30, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $6,962 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 12 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 22, 2025Fine$6,962—
Dec 4, 2023Payment Denial—Dec 22, 2023 · 12 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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