Good Samaritan Society - George

Good Samaritan Society - George was recognized and ceritified in 1995 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Good Samaritan Society - George which is located in 324 First Avenue North George, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Good Samaritan Society - George is being offered ceritified services and products in Iowa.
Address:   324 First Avenue North
       George, IA 51237

Phone:   (712) 475-3391

County: Lyon
Federal Provider Number: 165247
Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Wednesday, March 1, 1995 (30 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Ownership Type: Non Profit - Corporation
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationThe Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyOperational/managerial Control
PersonThomas PetersonDirector/officer
PersonTimothy PennyDirector/officer
PersonRaye Nae NylanderDirector/officer
PersonSusan NickersonDirector/officer
PersonNatanael LizarazoDirector/officer
PersonRuth LeitelDirector/officer
PersonRonald KortemeyerDirector/officer
PersonPaula KneislDirector/officer
PersonBruce KallisDirector/officer
PersonSandra JerstadDirector/officer
PersonDavid HorazdovskyDirector/officer
PersonRichard HaubensakDirector/officer
PersonSylvia GauseDirector/officer
PersonEloye FarrellDirector/officer
PersonDerrell BullsDirector/officer
PersonPaul BinderDirector/officer
PersonDavid BoockDirector/officer
PersonKimberly Sear-JohansenDirector/officer
PersonLarry WalterDirector/officer
PersonLucille WelbigW-2 Managing Employee

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 45
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 26 (58% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: No
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0051 (A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0075 (Properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0062 (Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0329 (Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2))
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0282 (Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0248 (Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has No Plan Of Correction
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0157 (Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decl)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has No Plan Of Correction
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0314 (Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.)
Scope Severity Code: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has No Plan Of Correction
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0329 (Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2))
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0253 (Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Saturday, July 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0363 (Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nut)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, July 1, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0076 (Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, June 20, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0018 (Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 17, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0066 (Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, July 11, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0314 (Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.)
Scope Severity Code: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, May 17, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, June 8, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0353 (Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Thursday, June 21, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 1
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 5
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
5%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
4%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
8%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
16%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
4%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
7%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
19%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
97%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
96%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
6%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
6%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
19%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
39%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
88%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
2%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
90%
84%

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