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Good Samaritan Society - Indianola
708 South Jefferson Po Box 319, Indianola, IA 50125
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Good Samaritan Society - Indianola 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 Warren county and the surrounding Des Moines areas.
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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This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
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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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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-28 | 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
- 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
- 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 awayFareway
1.1 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.3 miles awayAldi
12.2 miles awayAAFES
13.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Platform M
16.2 miles awayPlatform N
16.2 miles awayPlatform O
16.2 miles awayPlatform F
16.2 miles awayPlatform H
16.2 miles awayBanks
Bank of the West
0.6 miles awayWells Fargo
0.8 miles awayPeoples Bank
1.1 miles awayCommunity State Bank
1.3 miles awayCity State Bank
1.5 miles awayHospitals
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
16.6 miles awayMercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
17.1 miles awayIowa Lutheran Hospital
17.2 miles awayBroadlawns Medical Center
18.5 miles awayVA Medical Center
19.5 miles awayPharmacies
Medicap Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayWalgreens
1.1 miles awayMontrose Pharmacy
13.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
14.1 miles awayDentists
Indianola Family Dentistry
1.8 miles awayCarlisle Dental Office
10.3 miles awayDental Professionals
10.5 miles awayNorwalk Family Dentistry
11.1 miles awaySouthridge Dental Group
12.3 miles awayParks
DeNelsky Park
0.2 miles awayBarker Park
0.2 miles awaySouth Town Park
0.3 miles awaySesquicentennial Park
0.4 miles awayLions Park
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Southridge Mall
11.8 miles awayValley West Mall
19.5 miles awayJordan Creek Town Center
19.6 miles awayMerle Hay Mall
20.5 miles awayHaymarket Mall
20.7 miles awayCulture
Painted Pony
0.6 miles awayAmy Robertson Music Center
0.8 miles awayBlank Performing Arts Center
0.9 miles awayBlack Box Theatre
1.0 miles awayCarver Cultural Center
1.0 miles awayRestaurants
Las Flores Mexican Restaurant
0.3 miles awayCrouse Cafe
0.4 miles awayBattle's BBQ
0.5 miles awayPete's Pizza
0.5 miles awayChina Star
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