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Good Samaritan Society - West Union
201 Hall Street, West Union, IA 52175
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Good Samaritan Society - West Union Description
Good Samaritan Society - West Union is a community that offers independent living, nursing care, respite care and rehabilitation and is about 21.2 miles outside the small town of Oelwein, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10. You can explore reviews in depth here.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 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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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 1, 1993
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 71
Total current residents: 47
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-01-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-06 | 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-09 | 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-09 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-09 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-08 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-09 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-10 | E | Services Deficiencies | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-01 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-10 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-02-09 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-03-02 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-09-06 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-30 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | 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. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2021-07-20 | 2021-08-02 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-27 | 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. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-28 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-29 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-21 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-29 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-29 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-01 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-01 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-07-15 | 2021-07-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-08-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-05-28 | $41,243 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Oelwein which is 21.2 miles away and has a population of 6,153 (very small town).
- The average income is $62,986, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 19
- Average Temperature: 48.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 138 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 167 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.41 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Quillin's Foods
0.4 miles awayFareway Meat & Grocery
21.0 miles awayHy-Vee
22.0 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
22.3 miles awayTransportation
Calmar Depot
15.0 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Bank 1st
9.1 miles awayElgin State Bank
11.9 miles awayViking State Bank and Trust
22.2 miles awayHospitals
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital
0.1 miles awayCommunity Memorial Hospital
17.3 miles awayMercyOne Oelwein Medical Center
20.8 miles awayMercyOne Elkader Medical Center
21.4 miles awayWinneshiek Medical Center
22.4 miles awayNone Found
Dentists
West Union Dental Associates
0.5 miles awayWest Union Dental Clinic
0.7 miles awayFayette Dental Clinic
8.8 miles awayPreventative Family Dentistry
21.1 miles awayOelwein Dental Associates
21.4 miles awayParks
Rotary Park
0.2 miles awaySunset Park
0.2 miles awayLions Park
0.3 miles awayWest Union Recreation Center
0.4 miles awayCourthouse Square
0.6 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Culture
Old Volga City Opera House
18.0 miles awayRestaurants
Barrell Drive-In
0.5 miles awayQuarry Lodge
7.9 miles awayWhite House Supper Club
9.1 miles awayBarney's
12.0 miles awayGreat Dragon Chinese Restaurant
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