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Good Samaritan Society - Indianola

708 South Jefferson Po Box 319, Indianola, IA 50125

Independent Living Nursing Home Respite Care Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,042

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,775
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Good Samaritan Society - Indianola Description

    Good Samaritan Society - Indianola is a community that offers independent living, nursing care, respite care and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Indianola, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 7 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    Good Samaritan Society - Indianola
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 24 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 5 out of 7 communities in Indianola
  • Ranking in State: 308 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many families express deep gratitude for the compassionate, professional care their loved ones received, highlighting the staff's dedication across various roles.
    • Staff members are praised for their kindness, professionalism, and the sincere care they provide, making residents feel like well-loved family members.
    • Several reviewers specifically commend the facility for its safety measures, especially in the Alzheimer's unit, and for making difficult transitions easier for families.
    • Employees appreciate the team-oriented environment, religious-based organization, and the meaningful interactions with residents.
    • Improvements in care delivery and management over the last year have been noted, with confidence in the team's ability to address and rectify issues efficiently.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns about personal hygiene care and substandard living conditions led one family to move their loved one to another facility.
    • Some reviewers report terrible conditions, including unhappy staff and neglected patients, with one mentioning government intervention.
    • Complaints about management and the quality of meals provided, with one reviewer advising against employment or residency due to poor treatment.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some families have had positive experiences, citing excellent care and a welcoming environment, others have faced challenges with care quality and management, leading to mixed overall impressions.


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    Health

    Rehabilitation Therapy

    Inpatient Rehab

    Outpatient Rehab

    Respite Care

    Long-term Care

    Occupational Therapy


    Services

    Caregiver Support

    Lawn Maintenance


    Activities

    Community Room

    Library

    Reading

    Daily Activities

    Religious Services

    Garden


    Community Amenities

    Salon

    Wellness Center

    Fitness

    Business Office


    Room Amenities

    Basic Cable TV

    Smoke-free

    Emergency Response Systems

    Utilities

    Internet

    Housekeeping


    Dining

    Dining Room


    Transportation

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 1, 1993
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 131
    Total current residents: 55
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 9
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 4
    Total cost of fines: $36529


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-02-28 2022-03-22 F Construction Deficiencies Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
    2022-02-28 2022-03-25 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-02-28 2022-03-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2022-02-28 2022-03-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-02-28 2022-03-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-02-28 2022-02-28 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2022-02-28 2022-03-01 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-02-28 2022-03-11 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2022-02-28 2022-03-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-02-28 2022-03-01 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-02-28 2022-03-22 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
    2020-03-16 2020-03-20 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2020-03-16 2020-03-16 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2020-03-16 2020-03-19 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-03-06 2019-03-21 D Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2019-03-06 2019-03-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2019-03-06 2019-03-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2019-03-06 2019-03-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-03-06 2019-04-06 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-03-06 2019-03-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2019-03-06 2019-03-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-04 2023-06-14 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-05-04 2023-06-14 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-21 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-21 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2022-02-24 2022-03-21 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-08-25 2021-09-20 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-08-25 2021-09-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-08-25 2021-09-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-08-25 2021-09-20 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-03-12 2020-03-30 E Environmental Deficiencies Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
    2021-01-06 2021-02-28 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-10-13 2020-12-27 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2020-10-13 2020-10-13 J Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-10-13 2020-12-27 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    2020-10-13 2020-12-27 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-04 D Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-12-24 $8,730
    2020-10-13 $11,929
    2021-01-06 $5,100
    2021-08-25 $9,750
    2022-02-24 $9,750

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2019-02-28 8

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Indianola which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 15,467 (small town).
    • The average income is $76,060, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 52.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 38 days of snow and 203 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.22 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.97 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.35 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.23 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.72 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    1.0 miles away
    Fareway
    1.1 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.3 miles away
    Aldi
    12.2 miles away
    AAFES
    13.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Platform M
    16.2 miles away
    Platform N
    16.2 miles away
    Platform O
    16.2 miles away
    Platform F
    16.2 miles away
    Platform H
    16.2 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of the West
    0.6 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.8 miles away
    Peoples Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Community State Bank
    1.3 miles away
    City State Bank
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    16.6 miles away
    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    17.1 miles away
    Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    17.2 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center
    18.5 miles away
    VA Medical Center
    19.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Medicap Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.1 miles away
    Montrose Pharmacy
    13.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    14.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Indianola Family Dentistry
    1.8 miles away
    Carlisle Dental Office
    10.3 miles away
    Dental Professionals
    10.5 miles away
    Norwalk Family Dentistry
    11.1 miles away
    Southridge Dental Group
    12.3 miles away

    Parks

    DeNelsky Park
    0.2 miles away
    Barker Park
    0.2 miles away
    South Town Park
    0.3 miles away
    Sesquicentennial Park
    0.4 miles away
    Lions Park
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Southridge Mall
    11.8 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    19.5 miles away
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    19.6 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    20.5 miles away
    Haymarket Mall
    20.7 miles away

    Culture

    Painted Pony
    0.6 miles away
    Amy Robertson Music Center
    0.8 miles away
    Blank Performing Arts Center
    0.9 miles away
    Black Box Theatre
    1.0 miles away
    Carver Cultural Center
    1.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Las Flores Mexican Restaurant
    0.3 miles away
    Crouse Cafe
    0.4 miles away
    Battle's BBQ
    0.5 miles away
    Pete's Pizza
    0.5 miles away
    China Star
    0.5 miles away

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