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Good Samaritan, Red Oak, Red Oak, IA: 2 star rating, fined $68,114 across 2 fines

Good Samaritan, Red Oak in Red Oak, IA is owned by Sanford, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $68,114 across 2 fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 34 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 23, 2026, and 3 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
201 Alix Avenue, Red Oak, IA 51566
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
5 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
53
Residents per day
33 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society, 92 facilities
Fines
$68,114 across 2 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
34, of which 3 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number
165191
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
April 23, 2026Fine$38,220Not listeddata.cms.gov
August 12, 2025Fine$29,894Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 23, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedMay 7, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F887Educate 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 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 harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F732Post nurse staffing information every day.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 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 harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 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 harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
April 23, 2026F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 21, 2026data.cms.gov
February 18, 2026F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 4, 2026data.cms.gov
February 18, 2026F609Timely 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 harmCorrectedMarch 4, 2026data.cms.gov
August 12, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedAugust 26, 2025data.cms.gov
April 17, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedApril 29, 2025data.cms.gov
April 17, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
April 17, 2025F812Procure 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 harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
April 17, 2025F803Ensure 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 harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
April 17, 2025F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
April 17, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 29, 2025data.cms.gov
April 17, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
April 17, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
April 17, 2025F656Develop 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 harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
July 3, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 17, 2024data.cms.gov
July 3, 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 harmCorrectedJuly 17, 2024data.cms.gov
July 3, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 17, 2024data.cms.gov
July 3, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJuly 16, 2024data.cms.gov
April 18, 2024F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 7, 2024data.cms.gov
April 18, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 7, 2024data.cms.gov
April 18, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 7, 2024data.cms.gov
April 18, 2024F609Timely 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 harmCorrectedMay 7, 2024data.cms.gov
April 18, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 7, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 26 individual or personal trusts (3 managers, 20 officers, directors or trustees, 3 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

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

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.