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Good Samaritan Society - Waukon
21 E. Main St., Waukon, IA 52172
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Good Samaritan Society - Waukon Description
Good Samaritan Society - Waukon is a community that offers independent living, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 15.9 miles outside the small town of Decorah, Iowa and is part of the Good Samaritan Society network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4 out of 10. You can explore reviews in depth here.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 1, 1994
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 76
Total current residents: 52
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-15 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-05-16 | 2023-06-16 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-11 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. |
| 2020-01-16 | 2020-01-18 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2020-01-16 | 2020-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2020-01-16 | 2020-01-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-01-16 | 2020-01-21 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2020-01-16 | 2020-01-22 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-26 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-01-06 | 2022-01-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-29 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-29 | C | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. |
| 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-29 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Decorah which is 15.9 miles away and has a population of 7,907 (very small town).
- The average income is $58,648, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 18
- Average Temperature: 47.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 137 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 168 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year
- The crime rate is 3.94 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.65 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.32 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.05 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.88 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
14.1 miles awayFareway Grocery
15.9 miles awayHy-Vee
16.3 miles awayRed's IGA
21.6 miles awayTransportation
Calmar Depot
20.6 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Viking State Bank and Trust
14.2 miles awayRiver Bank
19.7 miles awayCentral State Bank
21.4 miles awayMerchants Bank
21.8 miles awayPeoples State Bank
22.4 miles awayHospitals
Winneshiek Medical Center
15.1 miles awayWinnesheik Medical Center
15.2 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
22.5 miles awayDentists
Waukon Dental Clinic
0.1 miles awayLansing Dental Clinic
14.5 miles awayFamily Dentistry Associates
15.3 miles awayParks
Waukon City Park - North Unit
0.7 miles awayWaukon City Park - South Unit
1.0 miles awayAllamakee County Home Park
3.0 miles awayFrench Creek Wildlife Management Area
6.9 miles awayRossville Park
8.2 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Culture
Storre Theatre
17.1 miles awayBluff Country Artist's Gallery
21.8 miles awayRestaurants
Don Jose
15.8 miles awayLa Rana Bistro
15.9 miles awayGreat Dragon Chinese Restaurant
16.3 miles awayPizza Hut
16.4 miles awayGreat River Roadhouse
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