Nursing homes in Waukon, IA
Waukon, IA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan - Waukon21 East Main Street · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 60 | 1 ($8,281) |
| Northgate Care Center960 4th Street NW · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 50 | 1 ($87,160) |
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Recent inspection problems in Waukon
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.April 30, 2026 · Good Samaritan - Waukon · F0802 · 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.April 30, 2026 · Good Samaritan - Waukon · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.April 30, 2026 · Good Samaritan - Waukon · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 30, 2026 · Good Samaritan - Waukon · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 30, 2026 · Good Samaritan - Waukon · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 30, 2026 · Good Samaritan - Waukon · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 30, 2026 · Good Samaritan - Waukon · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 30, 2026 · Good Samaritan - Waukon · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.March 4, 2026 · Northgate Care Center · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.March 4, 2026 · Northgate Care Center · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
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Questions about nursing homes in Waukon
Which nursing home in Waukon has the highest Medicare rating?
Good Samaritan - Waukon has the highest overall rating in Waukon: 2 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Waukon have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $95,441 in all. The most was $87,160, at Northgate Care Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Waukon?
Northgate Care Center is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Waukon is the largest?
Good Samaritan - Waukon, with 60 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.