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Good Samaritan Society - Waukon

21 E. Main St., Waukon, IA 52172

Independent Living Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(563) 568-3447

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,597

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,437
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Good Samaritan Society - Waukon 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. Located near Veterans Memorial Hospital, physicians' clinics, a dental office and an eye clinic, Good Samaritan Society – Waukon is one of Iowa's top nursing homes and consistently listed as a high performer nationwide.

    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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    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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    Community Reviews

    4
    Good Samaritan Society - Waukon
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    Employee Reviews

    6.3
    Good Samaritan Society
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1161 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



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    Health

    Rehabilitation Therapy

    Inpatient Rehab

    Outpatient Rehab

    Long-term Care

    Care Planning

    Emergency Response Systems


    Services

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Mailing Services

    Bathing

    Additional Housekeeping

    Additional Laundry

    Daily Housekeeping and Laundry Services


    Activities

    Therapeutic Activities

    Counseling

    Chapel Services

    Bible Studies

    Outings

    Birthday Parties


    Community Amenities

    Salon

    Snow Removal

    Living Room with Fireplace

    Optional Services

    Social Services

    Smoke-free


    Room Amenities

    Cable TV

    Microwave

    Free Wi-Fi

    Stackable Washer/Dryer

    Individually Controlled Heating and Air Conditioning

    Refrigerator


    Dining

    Dining Room

    Therapeutic Diets

    Guest Meals

    In-room Dining


    Transportation

    Scheduled Local Transportation

    Off-street Parking

    Scheduled Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

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


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 1, 1994
    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


    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.

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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.

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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
    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
    2023-05-11 2023-05-26 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 2023-05-26 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2022-01-06 2022-01-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2022-01-06 2022-01-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2020-01-09 2020-01-29 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 2020-01-29 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 2020-01-29 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Decorah which is 15.9 miles away and has a population of 7,907 (very small town).
    • The average income is $58,648, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 18
      • Average Temperature: 47.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 137 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 168 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.94 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.65 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.32 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.05 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.88 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    14.1 miles away
    Fareway Grocery
    15.9 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    16.3 miles away
    Red's IGA
    21.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Calmar Depot
    20.6 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Viking State Bank and Trust
    14.2 miles away
    River Bank
    19.7 miles away
    Central State Bank
    21.4 miles away
    Merchants Bank
    21.8 miles away
    Peoples State Bank
    22.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Winneshiek Medical Center
    15.1 miles away
    Winnesheik Medical Center
    15.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    22.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Waukon Dental Clinic
    0.1 miles away
    Lansing Dental Clinic
    14.5 miles away
    Family Dentistry Associates
    15.3 miles away

    Parks

    Waukon City Park - North Unit
    0.7 miles away
    Waukon City Park - South Unit
    1.0 miles away
    Allamakee County Home Park
    3.0 miles away
    French Creek Wildlife Management Area
    6.9 miles away
    Rossville Park
    8.2 miles away

    None Found

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    Culture

    Storre Theatre
    17.1 miles away
    Bluff Country Artist's Gallery
    21.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Don Jose
    15.8 miles away
    La Rana Bistro
    15.9 miles away
    Great Dragon Chinese Restaurant
    16.3 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    16.4 miles away
    Great River Roadhouse
    17.6 miles away

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