Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Good Samaritan - Estherville
1646 Fifth Avenue North Estherville, IA 51334 (712) 362-3522
CCN
165192
Certified beds
62
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Good Samaritan Society
Nurse staffing
3.76
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.98 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 57% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected January 15, 2026
5 citations · Health
D
F0605No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2026
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2026
D
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2026
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2026
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 5, 2026
Inspected November 10, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 10, 2025
Inspected October 31, 2024
5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2024
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal 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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2024
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2024
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2024
F
F0851No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2024
Inspected November 30, 2023
4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0802No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2023
E
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal 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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2023
E
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2023
E
F0809No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2023
Inspected August 30, 2023
11 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
D
F0644No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
D
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal 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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
E
F0585No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
E
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
E
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
E
F0805No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
E
F0868No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 22, 2023