Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the facility's quality of care. It ranks #347 out of 392 in Iowa, placing it in the bottom half of nursing homes statewide, and #3 out of 4 in Montgomery County, meaning only one local option is better. The facility's conditions are worsening, with issues increasing from 9 in 2024 to 10 in 2025. While staffing is a relative strength with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a low turnover rate of 24%, the facility incurred $45,990 in fines, which is higher than 85% of Iowa facilities and suggests ongoing compliance problems. Notable incidents include a failure to provide timely assessments for a resident's worsening condition, leading to a critical situation, and inadequate measures to prevent falls for residents with a history of falls, resulting in injuries. While staffing levels are commendable, the facility's overall performance raises serious concerns for families considering care for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Iowa
- #347/392
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 24% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 24 points below Iowa's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $45,990 in fines. Lower than most Iowa facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 43 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Iowa. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 22 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (24%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (24%)
24 points below Iowa average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Iowa average (3.0)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 22 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
1 deficiency
1 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, physician interview, physician assistant interview, policy review, and the Na...
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Apr 2025
9 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, staff interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to establish and implement...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #6 documented she scored 12 on the BIMS indicating she has moderately impaired c...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on Electronic Health Record (EHR) review, staff interview, policy, and Medication Administration Records - Treatment Administration Records (MAR-TAR) review the facility failed to provide needed...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide oral cares for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resid...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, resident interview, staff interview and physician interview, record review, and facility policy review th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on Electronic Health Records (EHR), staff interview, observation and policy review the facility failed to implement polici...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Menu Adequacy
(Tag F0803)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to provide a well balanced diet that meets nutritional and special dietary needs by use of incorrect serving size portions...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to prepare, serve and distribute food in accordance with safe food handling practices. The facility reported a census of 43...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Base on observations, staff interviews and record review the facility failed to use infection control practices for 3 of 13 reco...
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Jul 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0804
(Tag F0804)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, resident interviews, observation, staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to pr...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented Resident #40 had a BIMS score of 15 indicating no cognitive impairment. The MDS do...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, staff interviews, and policy reviews the facility failed to prepare, serve, distribute, and store food in accordance with professional standards. The facility reported a census ...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to complete and post on a daily basis the nursing staffing data. The facility reported a census of 40 residents.
Finding i...
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Apr 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews and family interviews the facility failed to notify 1 of 3 resident's (Resident #1) family when a bruise developed. The facility reported a census of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, family interview and facility policy review the facility failed to notify facility management timely when 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) was found to...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, resident interview, family interview, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility staff fail...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, hospice documentation review and staff, family and hospice staff interview the facility failed to assess and intervene timely for a bruise for 1 of 3 resident (Residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0849
(Tag F0849)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, resident interview, family interview, hospice staff interview, and hospice agreement contract the facility failed to notify 1 of 3 resident's (Reside...
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May 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0553
(Tag F0553)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 sampled residents reviewed for care plan participation had been invited to participate in their car...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure nebulizer equipment was dated and initialed when replaced for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure expired medications had been removed from the refrigerator in 1 (far west medication room) of 1 medication r...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 24% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 24 points below Iowa's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 1 life-threatening violation(s), 1 harm violation(s), $45,990 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 22 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $45,990 in fines. Higher than 94% of Iowa facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade F (23/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Iowa, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak Staffed?
CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 24%, compared to the Iowa average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak?
State health inspectors documented 22 deficiencies at Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak during 2023 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 1 that caused actual resident harm, 19 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak?
Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 64 certified beds and approximately 40 residents (about 62% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in Red Oak, Iowa.
How Does Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak Compare to Other Iowa Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Iowa, Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (24%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations.
Is Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Iowa. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak Stick Around?
Staff at Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 24%, the facility is 22 percentage points below the Iowa average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.
Was Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak Ever Fined?
Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak has been fined $45,990 across 1 penalty action. The Iowa average is $33,539. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak on Any Federal Watch List?
Good Samaritan Society - Red Oak is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.