The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Good Samaritan - George
George, IA · Medicare-certified · 36 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan - George has an overall 5-star rating, with strong staffing and quality scores but a lower 3-star health inspection rating. It also had a recent federal penalty, $8,827 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.34 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3442 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,827recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3442.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.20
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.29
- Nurse aides
- 1.85
- Weekend nursing
- 2.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—30.4%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.6%13%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—6.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%26.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—7.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19%19.4%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%96.6%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,827 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $18,142 in total fines.
- $8,827
Federal fine
Aug 29, 2024
- $9,315
Federal fine
Sep 21, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 32.5 residents on an average day (90% of 36 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.