Good Samaritan - Algona

Inspection history (27)

Records from December 2023 to December 2025.

• December 4, 2025 · D

  Citation F0688

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 22, 2025 · G

  Citation F0686

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-22 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 21, 2024 · D

  Citation F0600

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-21 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 21, 2024 · D

  Citation F0610

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-21 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 21, 2024 · D

  Citation F0609

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-21 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0811

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0811 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0580

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · G

  Citation F0686

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · E

  Citation F0725

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · E

  Citation F0887

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0887 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0690

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0842

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0607

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · E

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0641

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-04 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (2)

Total fines on file: $7,070

• October 22, 2025 · Fine

  Citation FINE-135608

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,070 against this nursing home on 2025-10-22 (Fine ID: 135608). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• December 4, 2023 · Payment Denial

  Citation PAYDEN-2023-12-22

  CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2023-12-22, lasting 12 days (triggered by inspection on 2023-12-04). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 3.06 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

Non profit

A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.

Recent changes to this listing

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)