Good Samaritan - George
324 First Avenue North, George, IA 51237 · (712) 475-3391
Non profit - Corporation · 36 certified beds
Good Samaritan - George has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 5 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $18,142 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 21, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.August 21, 2025 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.August 21, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 21, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 21, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 21, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 29, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 29, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 29, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,827August 29, 2024
- Fine of $9,315September 21, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.34 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.20 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.29 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.9% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 36 |
| Average residents per day | 32.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fellowship Village Inwood · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lyon Specialty Care Rock Rapids · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Pleasant Acres Care Center Hull · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Hegg Memorial Health Center Rock Valley · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Prairie View Home Sanborn · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Good Samaritan - George on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.