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
4 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan - George (George, IA) has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars) and quality measures (4 stars) but a lower health inspection rating (3 stars). It reports 3.11 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $8,827 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1121 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 3.1121.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.09
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.22
- Nurse aides
- 1.80
- Weekend nursing
- 2.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
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
—23%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.6%8.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.8%25%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—4.2%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
4.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
35.1%13.4%Improving
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
91.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—98.5%—
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 · 92 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 32 residents on an average day (89% 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.