Good Samaritan Society – Indianola

Nursing Home, Independent Living & Respite Care · Indianola, IA

CMS overall rating

708 South Jefferson, Indianola, Ia 501250319 View map

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Good Samaritan Society – Indianola accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Indianola

Good Samaritan Society – Indianola is a 105-bed skilled nursing facility at 708 South Jefferson in Indianola, Iowa. Part of the Sanford Health network and administered by Zach Detweiler, this non-profit community provides a continuum of care including short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and respite services. The campus serves as a localized hub for Warren County residents and currently maintains an occupancy rate of approximately 84%.

Federal and state regulators currently assign the facility a 1-star overall rating, which reflects performance categorized as “Much Below Average”. Regulatory data through early 2026 indicates a high frequency of citations, including an average of 8.8 deficiencies per year, double the state average. While a January 2026 complaint investigation resulted in two citations regarding nursing staff levels and administration, the facility has recorded zero citations for infection control across multiple recent surveys. To date, federal penalties totaling $20,316 have been issued for non-compliance with health standards. C

Nursing hours per resident day currently stand at 2 hours 55 minutes, which is approximately 23% below the Iowa state average. Registered Nurse (RN) presence is reported at 29 minutes per day, and weekend RN coverage is 18 minutes—both falling below state means for similar facilities.

Despite these staffing gaps, the center coordinates specialized clinical programs including dialysis support, occupational therapy, and restorative nursing. Quality metrics show that 83.3% of short-stay residents successfully return to the community, performing in line with state benchmarks.

The campus environment provides a residential setting featuring a community room, library, and on-site salon. Shared services encompass 24-hour medical monitoring, housekeeping, and pet-friendly policies to support a home-like atmosphere. Nutritional support is provided through scheduled meal programs, and residents have access to a wellness center and an emergency call system in all living spaces. For socialization, the facility maintains a resident council and offers diverse recreational activities.

Prospective residents and their representatives should evaluate the current bedside care standards and call light response protocols during an on-site visit. It is advisable to ask the administrator for specific details on the corrective actions taken following the 2025 and 2026 staffing citations and to verify that the clinical coverage is sufficient to meet the individual’s recovery or long-term care goals.

Facility Direct Line (515) 961-2596

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 31m per day

vs avg

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +46% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	29m per day	▼ 34% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	24m per day	▼ 30% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 3m per day	▼ 19% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	2h 31m per day	▼ 25% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	3m per day	▲ 46% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	18m per day	▼ 40% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

80 days

105-bed community

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

Walk Score: 75 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

78%

Similar to the Iowa average: 75.4%

Occupied beds

82 / 105

Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationJanuary 1, 2027

CountyWarren

License Number910035

CMS Certification Number165186

Certification TypeFALSE

Good Samaritan Society – Indianola is administered by Zach Detweiler.

Emergency SystemsEmergency Response System available.

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Email zachary.detweiler@good-sam.com

Fax5159612860

Community Room

Library

Salon

Wellness Center

Religious Services

Starting Price$1,363/mo

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 100 deficiencies 25 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average

Overall vs. IA average

Latest Inspection August 16, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	100	27	This facility has 270% more total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (100 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 270% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	16.7	4.5	This facility has 271% more deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (16.7 vs. IA avg 4.5).↑ 271% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	4	1.8	This facility has 122% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4 vs. IA avg 1.8).↑ 122% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IA Average	vs. IA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	25	15	This facility has 67% more total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (25 vs. IA avg 15).↑ 67% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

July 29, 2025 complaint investigation found 4 deficiencies including failure to maintain resident dignity, insufficient nursing staff response, medication security lapses, and poor disinfection of mechanical lifts.
April 24, 2025 annual inspection identified 7 deficiencies including abuse protection failures, inadequate infection control, incomplete care plans, and insufficient nursing staff response to call lights.
August 16, 2025 plan of correction accepted, certifying the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies reported on that date.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 7

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

4.71

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

8 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; 13 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations; and 12 of 33 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

1 critical citation State average: N/A

4 serious citations State average: N/A

28 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 29, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Jul 29, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 29, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 29, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 93

Employees 88

Contractors 5

Staff to resident ratio 1.15 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 32

Average shift 8.6 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 25,263

Nursing staff breakdown

9.7 hours

9.5 hours

8.6 hours

Contractor staffing

102 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	36	0	36	12,546	92	100%	8.6
Medication Aide/Technician	15	0	15	3,511	92	100%	10.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	0	10	2,901	92	100%	9.5
Registered Nurse	7	0	7	2,857	92	100%	9.7
Nurse Practitioner	3	0	3	584	57	62%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	451	62	67%	7.3
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	427	59	64%	7.2
Administrator	2	0	2	389	48	52%	8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	383	61	66%	6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	374	58	63%	3.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	334	43	47%	7.8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	231	29	32%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	113	13	14%	8.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	56	7	8%	8
Nurse Aide in Training	2	0	2	45	10	11%	4.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	25	5	5%	5
Medical Director	0	1	1	21	2	2%	10.3
Physical Therapy Aide	1	0	1	15	2	2%	7.6

36 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

15 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

10 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

7 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

3 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 62%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 67%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 64%

2 Administrator

% of Days 52%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 66%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 63%

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 47%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 32%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 14%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 8%

2 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 11%

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 5%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 2%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 2%

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Total fines amount $27K

44% lower than State average

State average: $48K

Number of fines 2

18% more fines than State average

State average: 1.7

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $27K

State average $48K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Apr 24, 2025

$19K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 10, 2024

$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 15.8

54% worse than State average

State average: 10.2

Functional decline score 27.5

27% worse than State average

State average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly below average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 30.0%

60% worse than State average

State average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 30.0%

52% worse than State average

State average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.4%

15% better than State average

State average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury 4.4%

21% worse than State average

State average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.9%

58% worse than State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.4%

In line with State average

State average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.6%

52% worse than State average

State average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms 14.0%

260% worse than State average

State average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use 19.8%

In line with State average

State average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 90.2%

In line with State average

State average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine 94.8%

In line with State average

State average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.36

59% worse than State average

State average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.73

17% better than State average

State average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures

Below average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 72.2%

15% worse than State average

State average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.0%

7% worse than State average

State average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine 61.4%

16% worse than State average

State average: 73.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 21.4%

In line with State average

State average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits 12.5%

5% better than State average

State average: 13.1%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 39.6%

26% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 58.1%

15% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

66% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Total residents 81

Medicare

7.4% of residents

Medicaid

59.3% of residents

Private pay or other

33.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society – Indianola from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 62.4% ↑ 7.6pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$1.6M ↑ ~$1.7M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.8M ↓ ~$561.8K vs 2022

Operating Margin -17.4% ↑ 22.2pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	82.3%	79.5%	73.0%	71.5%	79.7%	76.2%	68.8%	62.5%	62.5%	66.1%	61.8%	54.8%	62.4%
Beds	131	131	131	131	131	131	131	131	131	131	131	131	105
Net Income	$92,028	$384,205	$115,100	-$293,083	-$406,839	-$614,617	-$1,296,788	-$1,063,424	-$1,058,513	-$1,320,716	-$1,130,831	-$2,854,225	-$932,567
Gross Revenue	$11,142,582	$9,582,400	$9,091,575	$10,458,535	$11,637,323	$11,505,415	$10,988,636	$10,994,680	$10,505,384	$14,095,079	$15,000,983	$12,822,036	$13,628,991
Operating Expenses	$8,415,793	$8,562,484	$8,074,133	$9,325,583	$10,328,609	$10,621,644	$10,443,132	$9,615,303	$9,552,938	$10,829,215	$11,246,853	$11,614,525	$10,536,580
Net Patient Income	-$67,549	$82,067	-$105,706	-$497,329	-$548,236	-$675,903	-$1,462,335	-$998,325	-$1,319,986	-$1,314,657	-$1,693,861	-$3,297,536	-$1,562,737
Net Patient Revenue	$8,348,244	$8,644,551	$7,968,427	$8,828,254	$9,780,373	$9,945,741	$8,980,797	$8,616,978	$8,232,952	$9,514,558	$9,552,992	$8,316,989	$8,973,843
Payroll Costs	$5,432,718	$5,285,769	$4,919,772	$5,191,471	$5,553,290	$4,841,641	$5,242,836	$5,209,977	$5,098,283	$4,852,772	$5,459,932	$5,369,576	$4,807,822
Operating Margin %	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.3%	-5.6%	-5.6%	-6.8%	-16.3%	-11.6%	-16.0%	-13.8%	-17.7%	-39.7%	-17.4%
Medicare %	8.2%	6.2%	7.5%	11.6%	7.9%	7.8%	7.3%	11.0%	9.4%	6.6%	8.0%	4.5%	6.5%
Medicaid %	49.1%	49.5%	53.5%	52.8%	55.7%	58.7%	64.5%	59.4%	46.8%	49.3%	42.1%	51.7%	47.0%
Private %	42.7%	44.2%	39.0%	35.6%	36.4%	33.5%	28.1%	29.6%	43.7%	44.1%	49.8%	43.8%	46.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$212	$227	$228	$258	$257	$272	$273	$288	$275	$300	$324	$317	$375
Cost/Day	$214	$225	$231	$273	$271	$291	$317	$322	$320	$342	$381	$443	$440
Avg Length of Stay	124.6 days	405.6 days	159.3 days	118.3 days	112.4 days	116.7 days	110.5 days	67.0 days	185.6 days	128.8 days	116.7 days	125.4 days	79.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$9.0M

Net patient income

-$1.6M

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$9.0M

Net patient income

-$1.6M

Other income

$621.0K

Payroll costs

$4.8M 53.6% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$5.7M

Total costs

$10.5M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (66% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 19%

Private pay 66%

Medicaid 15%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 13%

Private pay 67%

Medicaid 20%

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Is Good Samaritan Society – Indianola in a walkable area?

Good Samaritan Society – Indianola has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Good Samaritan Society – Indianola?

According to IA state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Indianola's license number is 910035.

When does Good Samaritan Society – Indianola's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Good Samaritan Society – Indianola's license expires on January 1, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Good Samaritan Society – Indianola?

Good Samaritan Society – Indianola's occupancy is 78%.

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Yes — see the floorplan options available at Good Samaritan Society – Indianola on this page.

What is the best email address for Good Samaritan Society – Indianola?

The team at Good Samaritan Society – Indianola can be reached at zachary.detweiler@good-sam.com.

Does Good Samaritan Society – Indianola operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Good Samaritan Society – Indianola is registered as a non-profit in IA.

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Good Samaritan Society – Indianola

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Indianola

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About this community

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

36 Certified Nursing Assistant

15 Medication Aide/Technician

10 Licensed Practical Nurse

7 Registered Nurse

3 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Speech Language Pathologist

2 Administrator

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Dental Services Staff

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Nurse Aide in Training

2 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

1 Physical Therapy Aide

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

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