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Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa
2035 Chester Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501
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Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa 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.
Our 75-acre campus is surrounded by old growth timber and wildlife, making it the perfect setting for quiet retirement life with city amenities. Single-level architecture provides easy access to all of our residential and community 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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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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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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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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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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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 reviewers praise the caring and wonderful staff at Good Samaritan, highlighting their dedication both physically and emotionally, especially during the pandemic.
- Good Samaritan is referred to as home by residents, indicating a high level of comfort and satisfaction.
- The facility offers a comprehensive package of care including senior living, assisted living, long-term care, rehab, memory care, and hospice services.
- Activities and the sense of community are appreciated, with residents enjoying shopping and other projects.
- Employees express a strong sense of pride and satisfaction working at the facility, noting it as a friendly and caring environment for both residents and staff.
Negative Reviews:
- One review criticizes the facility for being overcrowded, particularly in the Alzheimer's unit, leading to limited space and attention for residents.
- There are complaints about the medical care, including an instance where a resident's allergy to morphine was ignored, causing significant distress.
- Another review describes the facility as lacking leadership and being primarily focused on profit, with inadequate staffing levels affecting the quality of care and food.
Mixed Feedback:
- While many reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the staff and the care provided, there are serious concerns raised about specific aspects of care and management.
- Prospective residents and their families may need to weigh the positive aspects of community and staff against the criticisms of overcrowding and medical oversight.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 1, 1994
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 146
Total current residents: 109
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: 5
Number of
substantiated complaints: 10
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $47487
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-23 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-27 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-14 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-06-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-04-08 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-04-08 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-16 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-04-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-04-08 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-27 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-16 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-03-13 | 2020-03-13 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-03-13 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-15 | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-30 | 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. |
| 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-30 | 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. |
| 2023-04-12 | 2023-05-10 | 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. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | 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. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | 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. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | 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. |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-07-18 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-18 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-12-01 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-12-01 | 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. |
| 2020-03-12 | 2020-03-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-04-05 | 2021-04-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2020-12-16 | 2021-01-15 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | B | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | 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. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-02-14 | 2019-04-04 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-02-14 | $11,616 |
| 2020-06-25 | $6,500 |
| 2020-12-16 | $15,000 |
| 2022-06-22 | $32,487 |
| 2022-06-22 | $49,980 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Ottumwa which is 2.7 miles away and has a population of 24,624 (small town).
- The average income is $53,745, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 24
- Average Temperature: 53.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 132 days of rain, 36 days of snow and 195 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 10.21 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.39 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 5.02 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.98 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.31 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
0.6 miles awayFareway
1.1 miles awayHy-Vee
1.2 miles awayAldi
1.3 miles awayTienda Mexicana
2.2 miles awayTransportation
Ottumwa
2.5 miles awayBus Stations
Tenco
2.3 miles awayBanks
Community First Credit Union
1.7 miles awayU.S. Bank
1.8 miles awaySouth Ottumwa Savings Bank
2.2 miles awayRiver Community Credit Union
2.5 miles awayWells Fargo
2.6 miles awayHospitals
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
3.9 miles awayDavis County Hospital
17.0 miles awayMonroe County Hospital
17.7 miles awayMahaska Health Partnership
22.2 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
1.3 miles awaySouthside Drug
2.2 miles awayWalgreens
2.7 miles awayHy-Vee Drugstore
3.4 miles awayHy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
17.6 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
1.5 miles awayCynthia Phillips DDS
1.8 miles awayWilliam G. O'Hara DDS
2.2 miles awayJames D. Enloe, DDS
2.8 miles awaySteve Wetrich, DDS
2.9 miles awayParks
Wildwood Park
0.4 miles awayGreater Ottumwa Park
1.5 miles awayPickwick Park
1.7 miles awayWayside Park
1.8 miles awayWar Memorial Park
1.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Quincy Place Mall
1.5 miles awayMarket on Main
2.7 miles awayPenn Central Mall
22.3 miles awayCulture
Bridge View Center
2.4 miles awaySaint John Auditorium
4.4 miles awayMarge Dodd Outdoor Stage
4.5 miles awayAmphitheatre
21.9 miles awayGeorge Daily Community Auditorium
23.0 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Ranch
1.0 miles awayJade Palace
1.3 miles awayTuscany
1.4 miles awayApplebee's
1.5 miles awayPizza Hut
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