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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Indianola

Good Samaritan Society - Indianola provides quality service and compassionate care. It offers a range of senior living options including independent living, rehabilitation therapy, and caregiver support. The facility is dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents.

(515) 961-2596

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 105

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

83.8%

105-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

84%

In line with Iowa average

Occupied beds

88 / 105

Average residents 51 per day

Facility TypeFree Standing Nf/snf

StatusActive

ExpirationJanuary 1, 2027

CountyWarren

License Number910035

Certification TypeFALSE

Good Samaritan Society – Indianola is administrated by Zach Detweiler.

Emergency SystemsEmergency Response System available.

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Email [email protected]

Fax5159612860

Community Room

Library

Salon

Wellness Center

Specific ProgramsSenior Living, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Home-based Services, Caregiver Support

Religious ServicesYes

Starting Price$1,363/mo

Food DescriptionMeals provided.

Meals IncludedYes

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

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Latest inspection

Date August 16, 2025

53 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Iowa average: 27 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Good Samaritan Society – Indianola

The most recent inspection on August 16, 2025 found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies noted. Prior inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to staffing shortages, delayed or inadequate resident care including assistance with activities of daily living, medication management issues, and infection control lapses. Several complaint investigations substantiated issues such as failure to maintain resident dignity, insufficient nursing response times, and improper medication storage, but enforcement actions like fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated, though some investigations found no deficiencies or were corrected upon revisit. The facility’s record shows some improvement with the latest survey indicating compliance following previous citations.

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98.1%

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Accura HealthCare of Carlisle

Carlisle

80.5%

+7%

5.85

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American Healthcare Associates Inc

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Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake

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Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC

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Accura Healthcare Of The Heartland Llc

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$1.0M

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Good Samaritan Society – Indianola

Indianola

105

0.0

Akron Care Center, INC

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Akron

Bed Count: 45

Occupancy: 98.1%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +30%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.7

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

+15%

Staffing vs State Avg: +10%

Citations: 4

Citations per Inspection: 2.0

Avg Residents/Day: 42.00

Operator: City Of Akron

Home Revenue: $4,650,730.00

Payroll Costs: $2,144,112.00

Payroll %: 46.1%

CCN: 165595

Accura HealthCare of Carlisle

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Carlisle

Bed Count: 46

Occupancy: 80.5%

Occupancy vs State Avg: +7%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 5.9

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-40%

Staffing vs State Avg: +36%

Citations: 17

Citations per Inspection: 5.7

Severe Citations: 2

Avg Residents/Day: 38.90

Operator: American Healthcare Associates Inc

Home Revenue: $4,098,046.00

Payroll Costs: $2,453,646.00

Payroll %: 59.9%

CCN: 165311

Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Spirit Lake

Bed Count: 85

Occupancy: 66.6%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -12%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 4.3

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-8%

Staffing vs State Avg: 0%

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 21

Citations per Inspection: 7.0

Severe Citations: 1

Avg Residents/Day: 65

Home Revenue: $7,053,735.00

Payroll Costs: $3,009,392.00

Payroll %: 42.7%

CCN: 165528

Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC

Overall Rating:

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Lake City

Bed Count: 46

Occupancy: 70.4%

Occupancy vs State Avg: -7%

Nurse hrs per resident/day: 5.2

Health Insp Rating:

Staffing Rating:

QM Rating:

-33%

Staffing vs State Avg: +20%

Number of Fines: 4

Citations: 39

Citations per Inspection: 3.9

Severe Citations: 4

Avg Residents/Day: 39.80

Operator: Accura Healthcare Of The Heartland Llc

Home Revenue: $2,045,587.00

Payroll Costs: $969,532.00

Payroll %: 47.4%

CCN: 165082

Good Samaritan Society – Indianola

Type of care: NH AL

Community: Indianola

Bed Count: 105

Citations per Inspection: 0.0

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

General: Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.

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IA NFCSP

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.

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Iowa Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.

IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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53 deficiencies

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