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Inspection Results


Inspection Overview

Good Samaritan Society - George has been cited for a total of 28 deficiencies since we began saving each survey.

In Iowa, the average facility has **33.28 deficiencies** in our database. This profile shows the longer-term view.

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Understanding Deficiency Severity (A-L Scale)

The farther along in the alphabet (A through L) the Scope value is, the more severe the deficiency. **A through F means no actual harm has happened.**

Severity (Harm)Scope (Widespread?)Code Range
No Actual HarmIsolated to PatternA - C
No Actual HarmWidespreadD - F
**Actual Harm**IsolatedG
**Actual Harm**PatternH
**Actual Harm**WidespreadI
**Immediate Jeopardy**IsolatedJ
**Immediate Jeopardy**PatternK
**Immediate Jeopardy**WidespreadL


Detailed Deficiency List (Most Recent First)

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2024-08-29
Correction Date: 2024-09-25
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey Date: 2024-08-29
Correction Date: 2024-09-25
Category: Administration Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2024-08-29
Correction Date: 2024-09-25
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-08-29
Correction Date: 2024-09-25
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2024-08-29
Correction Date: 2024-09-25
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: J

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey Date: 2024-08-29
Correction Date: 2024-06-27
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
From Complaint: Y

Scope/Severity: D

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-10-14
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-10-14
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-10-14
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-10-14
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-10-14
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-10-14
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-10-14
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

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

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-10-14
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: J

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

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-09-21
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2023-09-21
Correction Date: 2023-10-14
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey Date: 2021-12-28
Correction Date: 2022-01-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey Date: 2021-12-28
Correction Date: 2022-01-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey Date: 2021-12-28
Correction Date: 2022-01-19
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2021-12-28
Correction Date: 2022-01-19
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey Date: 2021-12-28
Correction Date: 2022-01-19
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Survey Date: 2021-12-28
Correction Date: 2022-01-19
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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

Survey Date: 2021-12-28
Correction Date: 2022-01-19
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey Date: 2020-01-23
Correction Date: 2020-02-09
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey Date: 2018-12-19
Correction Date: 2019-01-09
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey Date: 2018-12-19
Correction Date: 2019-01-09
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: D

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey Date: 2018-12-19
Correction Date: 2019-01-09
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
From Complaint: N

Scope/Severity: E

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.

Survey Date: 2018-12-19
Correction Date: 2019-01-09
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
From Complaint: N


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