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Good Samaritan Society - Estherville
1646 5Th Ave. N., Estherville, IA 51334
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Good Samaritan Society - Estherville Description
The Good Samaritan Society is committed to providing an unprecedented level of quality service, compassionate care and range of amenities to ensure our residents enjoy a care-free, fulfilling lifestyle that is tailored to their needs. Proudly serving Estherville and West Okoboji.
Our friendly, professional staff is dedicated to enhancing your life, bringing you joy and creating opportunities that care for your whole person - body, mind and spirit.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 1, 1993
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 90
Total current residents: 48
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: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 4
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $17020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-24 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-24 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-24 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
| 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-24 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-24 | 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. |
| 2022-05-24 | 2022-06-24 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-16 | 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. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-16 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-09 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-31 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-04-09 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-22 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-22 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-04-22 | 2019-06-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-22 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-02 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-04-22 | 2019-05-13 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-26 | 2022-11-10 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | 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. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | 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. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | 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. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | 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. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-17 | K | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | 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. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | E | 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. |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-07 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-07 | 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. |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-07 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-07 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-07 | 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. |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-04-07 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | D | 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. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | 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. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | 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. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | 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. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | 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. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | E | 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. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | 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. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2019-04-25 | 2019-05-25 | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-06-01 | $17,020 |
| 2022-06-01 | $26,185 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Estherville which is 0.7 miles away and has a population of 6,011 (very small town).
- The average income is $56,503, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 17
- Average Temperature: 48.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 114 days of rain, 56 days of snow and 194 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 2.45 per 100 people which is low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.84 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.86 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.62 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.8 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
0.5 miles awayFareway Meat & Grocery
0.6 miles awayFareway Grocery
14.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
15.3 miles awaySunshine Foods
17.4 miles awayTransportation
Jackson Depot
17.3 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Bank Plus
0.6 miles awayNorthwest Federal Bank
0.6 miles awayNorth Star Bank
0.7 miles awayEmployee's Credit Union
0.9 miles awayCitizens Community Credit Union
15.0 miles awayHospitals
Avera Holy Family Hospital
0.6 miles awayLakes Regional Healthcare
15.2 miles awaySanford Jackson Medical Center
17.5 miles awayPalo Alto County Hospital
20.8 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayHy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
17.5 miles awayDentists
Graettinger Dental Clinic
12.2 miles awayFamily Dentistry Center
14.0 miles awaySpirit Lake Dental
14.3 miles awayGreat Lakes Dental Center
15.6 miles awayThe Dental Loft
21.7 miles awayParks
Thoreson Memorial Park
0.0 miles awayNorth 14th Street Park
0.3 miles awayLincoln Park
0.6 miles awaySouth Fourteenth Street Park
0.7 miles awayEstherville
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Great Lakes Mall
14.7 miles awayCulture
Pearson Lakes Art Center
15.5 miles awayOkoboji Summer Theatre
15.5 miles awayRestaurants
Godfather's Pizza
0.4 miles awayPizza Hut
0.5 miles awayMother Nature's Restaurant
0.6 miles awayVFW
1.2 miles awayWoody's Pizza
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