Facility profile · CCN 165186
Good Samaritan Society - Indianola
35 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $20,316.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202635
Total citations
35
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$20,316
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
35 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | F865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Complaint |
| Jan 14, 2026 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint |
| Jul 29, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 29, 2025 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 29, 2025 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint |
| Jul 29, 2025 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 24, 2025 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 24, 2025 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 24, 2025 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint |
| Apr 24, 2025 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 24, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Apr 24, 2025 | F657 | 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 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | F578 | 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 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint |
| Jan 30, 2025 | F727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint |
| Jan 30, 2025 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint |
| Jan 30, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard |
| Jan 10, 2024 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 10, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint |
| Jan 10, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 27, 2023 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint |
| May 4, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| May 4, 2023 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $20,316 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | Fine | $12,438 | — |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Fine | $7,878 | — |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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