C71

Good Samaritan Society - Algona

Grade C 71/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
2/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

76

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$10,710

Last Survey

N/A

412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, IA 50511
5152952414

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.62h
LPN
0.67h
CNA
2.54h
Total
3.84h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

TEIKEN, BRENT

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

SANFORD

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2019

100%

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2019

CAIN, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

DYKHOUSE, DANA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

ENGBRECHT, WESLEY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

GASSEN, WILLIAM

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

GULSVIG, NEIL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

LUNDEEN, MARK

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

MOLBERT, LAURIS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

NORTH, ANDREW

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

SHULKIN, DAVID

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2024

FLUIT, JOEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2022

GASSEN, WILLIAM

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince May 2024

MIDDLETON, AIMEE

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2022

OLSON, NICHOLAS

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2024

ROGERS, MICHAEL

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2022

SCHEMA, NATHAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2022

LAMPE, MICHAEL

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince May 2019

BARTOLO, JOSEPH

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Nov 2022

MORRISON, TONY

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jan 2019

Penalties & Fines (2)

$10,710total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Oct 22, 2025Fine$10,710
Dec 4, 2023Payment Denial

Health Inspection Deficiencies (28)

October 22, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 29, 2025
November 21, 2024Health3 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 22, 2024
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 3, 2024
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 3, 2024
December 4, 2023Health21 deficiencies2 severe
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0686GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 6, 2023
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0811DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0883EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
0887EMinimal harm, Pattern

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2023
March 30, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 13, 2023
0561EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 13, 2023
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 13, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Good Samaritan Society - Algona?

Good Samaritan Society - Algona in Algona, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 70.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Good Samaritan Society - Algona?

Good Samaritan Society - Algona has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Good Samaritan Society - Algona have?

Good Samaritan Society - Algona has 28 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Good Samaritan Society - Algona been fined?

Yes. Good Samaritan Society - Algona has $10,710 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Algona have?

Good Samaritan Society - Algona has 76 certified beds with approximately 61 current residents (80% occupancy). The facility is located at 412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, Iowa 50511. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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