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Good Samaritan Society - Waukon
21 E. Main St., Waukon, IA 52172
Based on 5 reviews
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Services and Housing Options
Independent Living, Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, RehabilitationEstimated Pricing
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Good Samaritan Society - Waukon Description
The Good Samaritan Society pledges to deliver an extraordinary level of quality service, tenderhearted care and a variety of luxuries that guarantee our residents live a stress-free life enriched by services designed specifically for them. Nestled near Veterans Memorial Hospital, physician's clinics, a dental office and an eye clinic is Good Samaritan Society – Waukon - one of Iowa’s premier nursing homes that has earned its place as a high performer on the national stage. Our passionate, dedicated team is devoted to improving your life, bringing you joy and creating possibilities that nurture all aspects of who you are - physical, mental and spiritual.Price Comparison
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Amenities
Good Samaritan Society - Waukon provides a range of amenities to its residents, including a Dining Room with meals and snacks, Salons for hair and nail care, as well as an Exercise Room with exercise equipment. These amenities are provided to ensure that residents have access to everything they need for comfortable living.Services
Good Samaritan Society - Waukon provides a variety of services to meet the needs of their clients. These include independent living, rehabilitation therapy (both inpatient and outpatient), long-term care (including skilled nursing care) and other supportive services. They strive to help their clients recover from injury or illness and regain independence in a safe environment.Health
care planning
therapeutic activities
counseling
pain management
therapeutic diets
physical, occupational and speech therapy
orthopedic rehabilitation
medicare-certified
bathing
certified nurse practitioners
post-acute care
social services
occupational therapy
physical, occupational and speech therapies
rehabilitation services
home health care
a registered dietitian
24/7 skilled nursing care
pharmacy services
long-term skilled nursing care
24-hour skilled nursing care
short-term rehabilitation
medical director
hospice care
long-term care
wound care
iv therapy
occupational, physical and speech therapies
transitional care
cardiac recovery
licensed nursing staff
stroke recovery
caregiver
Activities
outings
birthday parties
therapeutic recreation
Dining
guest meals
in-room dining
Services
mailing services
weekly housekeeping
snow removal
optional services
certified resident assessment coordinators
scheduled local transportation
dishwasher and garbage disposal
additional housekeeping
additional laundry
daily housekeeping and laundry services
scheduled transportation
24-hour emergency response
Amenities
emergency response systems
cable tv
gathering areas
living room with fireplace
microwave
free wi-fi
smoke-free
covered patio
basic cable
piano
dining room
personal emergency response system
off-street parking
stackable washer/dryer
individually controlled heating and air conditioning
spa
refrigerator
gazebo
wi-fi internet
kitchenette
medicaid-certified
security system
basic utilities
rehabilitation center
Religious
chapel services
bible studies
visiting chaplain
worship services
non-denominational devotions
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Employee Reviews for Good Samaritan Society in Waukon, Iowa
3 out of 5 stars. Based on 1 reviews
Employees working for Good Samaritan Society in the Waukon, IA area have mixed feelings about their experience. Initially, they enjoyed their job and felt satisfied with the work they were doing. However, they felt that their hard work and dedication was not appreciated and that their efforts were taken for granted. They felt that the company did not value their time and commitment, especially when it came to sacrificing time with their families in order to help the company. Overall, employees felt that their work was not adequately recognized and appreciated.Employee Reviews for Good Samaritan Society
3.16 out of 5 stars. Based on 974 reviews
The Good Samaritan Society has generally positive reviews from employees. They appreciate the flexible schedule, willing to listen to employees, good benefits, and supportive system from the National Campus. Employees also enjoy the mission and culture of compassion. However, there are some cons such as pay being negligible compared to other companies, no official PTO, short staffing, long hours, poor management, and lack of corporate support. Employees suggest that the company should update their EMR, provide more team management, higher pay for nurses and CNAs, and provide more training and corporate support.Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 3
Overall quality rating: 2
Long-term quality rating: 2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation date: 1994-12-01
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 76
Total current residents: 52
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: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
Overall Ratings
The Good Samaritan Society - Waukon nursing home boasts an impressive 5-star overall rating, placing it confidently within the top 10% of nursing facilities nationwide. This superb rating is significantly higher than the state average, demonstrating its commitment to delivering excellent standards in care. In terms of health inspection rating, the facility also shines with a perfect 5-stars, again outperforming the state average and nestling in the top 10% of nursing homes when it comes to health and safety. However, when considering the quality rating, the Good Samaritan Society - Waukon falters slightly with a 2-star rating, situating it in the bottom 20% of facilities. This quality rating falls short of the state average, indicating some areas may need improvement in providing exemplary care and service to its residents.Staff Ratings
The Good Samaritan Society - Waukon nursing home seems to have a varied staffing situation. In terms of nursing aid staffing hours per resident per day, it is in the lower 30%, providing 1.85 hours, less than the state average of 2.32 hours. It is even lower in terms of LPN staffing hours per resident per day, ranking in the bottom 10% with 0.41 hours, again less than the state standard of 0.58 hours. However, in terms of RN staffing hours per resident per day, it fares significantly better, being in the top 20% of facilities with 0.9 hours, above the state average of 0.74 hours. Despite this, it falls short in the category of licensed staffing hours and physical therapist staffing hours per resident per day, being in the bottom 40% for both of these categories. The facility provides 1.32 licensed staffing hours, which is less than the state's 1.32 hours, and 0.04 physical therapist staffing hours, again lower than the state's 0.04 hours.Covid Data
The Good Samaritan Society - Waukon nursing home demonstrates an outstanding commitment to health and safety with its vaccination rates. Concentrated in resident and staff immunization, the institution ranks in the top 10% of nursing facilities in terms of having the most up-to-date vaccination rates. The resident vaccination rate impressively stands at 98.0%, notably higher than the state average of 71.8%. Not only does the institution prioritize resident health but also ensures staff members are vaccinated, recognizing their crucial role in maintaining a safe environment for residents. With a staff vaccination rate of 82.7%, it vastly surpasses the state average of 24.2%. This admirable commitment positions The Good Samaritan Society - Waukon at the forefront of prioritizing healthcare measures, ensuring the wellbeing of both residents and staff.Quality Measures
The Good Samaritan Society - Waukon is a nursing home with a 2-star quality measure rating, indicating it's within the second lowest possible tier. Concerningly, it falls within the bottom 30% of facilities regarding the number of residents with catheters left in, its percentage of 1.95% being less than the state's average of 2.59%. A significant challenge faced by this home is the heightened need for daily assistance among residents, where it ranks in the bottom 20% of facilities. Here, their rate is 21.56%, notably higher than the state average of 16.97%. When it comes to administering pneumococcal vaccines, the Good Samaritan Society performs favorably, landing in the top half of facilities with a rate of 98.89%, which exceeds the state's average of 93.88%. Unfortunately, it's in the lower 40% regarding the percentage of residents who lose too much weight (7.19%), a stark comparison to the state's 5.38%. Finally, in terms of dealing with depressive symptoms among residents, the nursing home is within the top half, having a lower percentage of 2.27% against the state's average of 4.52%.Emergency and Hospitalization Quality Measures
The Good Samaritan Society - Waukon, a notable nursing home, ranks amongst the top 40% of facilities in terms of hospitalizations per 1000 days. Its hospitalization rate counts 1.34 per 1000 days, which is indeed lower than the state's rate of 1.51. However, the facility seems to face a challenge when it comes to outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 days as it is in the bottom 30% compared to other facilities. The nursing home's outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 days stand at 1.54, exceeding the state's average of 1.27. This discrepancy implies a need for possible enhancements in their outpatient care strategies.Healthcare Nearby
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Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
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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 |
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2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
2023-05-16 | 2023-06-15 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. |
2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
2022-01-10 | 2022-01-11 | 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. |
2022-01-10 | 2022-01-11 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. |
2020-01-16 | 2020-01-18 | D | 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. |
2020-01-16 | 2020-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
2020-01-16 | 2020-01-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2020-01-16 | 2020-01-21 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
2020-01-16 | 2020-01-22 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2023-05-11 | D | 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. |
2023-05-11 | C | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
2022-01-06 | D | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
2022-01-06 | D | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
2020-01-09 | B | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
2020-01-09 | C | C | 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. |
2020-01-09 | D | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
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