The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Good Samaritan - Lemars
Le Mars, IA · Medicare-certified · 64 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Good Samaritan - Lemars has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong health inspection results and no fines in the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 3 out of 5 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 3.17 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1675 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1675.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.71
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.38
- Nurse aides
- 2.08
- Weekend nursing
- 2.83
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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
15.8%14.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.8%1.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.2%2.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%3.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%5.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.4%19.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
25.8%10.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.2%13.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.8%19.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2%0%Improving
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
—93%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%96.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—25%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%50%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 61.1 residents on an average day (95% of 64 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 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.