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Good Samaritan, Estherville, Estherville, IA: 3 star rating, no fines

Good Samaritan, Estherville in Estherville, IA is owned by Sanford, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 15 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on January 15, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
1646 Fifth Avenue North, Estherville, IA 51334
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
62
Residents per day
48 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society, 92 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
15, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
January 15, 2026
CMS Certification Number
165192
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
January 15, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 5, 2026data.cms.gov
November 10, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 10, 2025data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 12, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 12, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 12, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 12, 2024data.cms.gov
October 31, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 12, 2024data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F803Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
November 30, 2023F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 21 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 18 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
SanfordDirect owner100%January 1, 2019data.cms.gov
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyOperational or managerial controlNot listedJanuary 1, 2019data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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