Good Samaritan - Waukon
Good Samaritan - Waukon is a 3-star rated nursing home in Waukon, IA with 60 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 23 health violations on record. Most recent inspection: April 16, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Iowa public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Data current as of June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
No penalty records found for this facility.
Health Violations by Year
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
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Compare Nursing Homes in Waukon, IA
| Facility | Rating | Violations | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan - Waukon this facility | 3/5 | 23 | 60 |
| Northgate Care Center | 1/5 | 11 | 50 |
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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