Good Samaritan Society - Newell: Data Analysis and Ratings
CMS Five Star Rating(3 out of 5):
415 WEST HIGHWAY 7 NEWELL, IA 50568
712-272-3327
Data date: February 01, 2023
The Most Important Data about Good Samaritan Society - Newell
We've looked at a lot of nursing homes, this is what we think you need to see first and if you don't want to spend a lot of time. (It's the tl;dr section.)
There is no indication of abuse occuring at Good Samaritan Society - Newell. (CMS flags facilities where abuse has either happened or is very likely.)
CMS 5-Star Overall Rating:
(3 out of 5):
(The national average overall star rating is 3 stars.)
Current Trend: Worsening
Total Nursing Hours Spent Per Resident Per Day: NA
(The national average is 3.75 )
According to our analysis, Good Samaritan Society - Newell is ranked #13 out of 16 skilled nursing homes within a 25 mile radius. See detailed information from recent inspection reports, nursing hours analysis, surverys, and information on owners and operators. Click here to view the ranked list of nursing homes near Good Samaritan Society - Newell.
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General Data Card
These are the basic data points for the facility.
Data date: February 01, 2023
Address: 415 WEST HIGHWAY 7
NEWELL, IA 50568
Phone: 712-272-3327
Ranking: Good Samaritan Society - Newell is ranked #1 out of 2 facilities within a 10 mile radius and #13 out of 16 facilities within a 25 mile radius.
Medicare Provider Number: 165249
Participating in Medicare Since: February 01, 1995
No. of Certified Beds: 45
No. of Residents:
Occupancy: Not Available
Amount fined in recent period: $41,215.20
Complaints filed: 0
Ratings History for Good Samaritan Society - Newell
Review of Good Samaritan Society - Newell Ratings and Inspection Scores
CMS regularly inspects every skilled nursing facility. (The timing is supposed to be annually, but since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, these inspections have not occured as frequently.) The results of the multi-day inspection is reduced to a series of scores which are then translated into the star ratings. The health inspection scores are an absolute value, so you can compare one facility's score directly to another. The Overall Star rating is based on the facility's performance as compared to other facilities in the same state, so you cannot easily compare one facility's Overall star rating to a facility in another state.
Ratings
| Overall Rating | 3: |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2: |
| Quality Rating | 5: |
| Staffing Rating | NA |
Inspection Scores
| Cycle 1 Score (as of May 20, 2021) | 52 |
| Cycle 2 Score (as of June 12, 2019) | 60 |
| Cycle 3 Score (as of March 08, 2018) | 24 |
| Weighted All Cycles Score | 50 |
It has been 20 months since the most recent inspection.
What Goes Into the Nursing Home's 5-Star Rating
CMS has put a lot of effort into creating its very elaborate 5-Star Quality Rating System specifically to provide a quick way for residents and family members to easily understand how well a nursing home is performing and to make comparing nursing homes easier. The rating system allows people to easily compare facilities across numerous dimensions with the express purpose of identifying the best and best performing nursing homes. The rating system was initially developed in 2008 and the methodologies are regularly reviewed and updated.
The rating system has five separate ratings including:
- Overall rating
- Health Inspection rating
- Staff rating
- RN Staffing rating
- Quality Measures rating
Nursing homes are rated from 1-star to 5-stars with 1-star being the best rating and 5-star being the best rating. For the Health Inspection Rating the nursing homes in each state are ranked based on their weighted three year inspection score. The top 10 percent of nursing homes (those with the lowest scores) are awarded a 5-star rating; the bottom 20 percent (those with the highest scores) are awarded a 1-star rating. In between 1-star and 5-star, the remaining homes are divided equally into three tranches which correspond with the stars 2 to 4. The staff ratings and quality measure ratings follow a similar process but the divisions are based on a national ranking. The division between star ratings is called the “cut-rate”. Cut-rates are redefined periodically and are published by CMS. See the latest cut rates on this table.
Calculating the Overall Star Rating is done differently. According to CMS, the reason for adopting a different system is to give the Health Inspection Rating higher weight in the Overall Rating. So, since there are FIVE ratings and FIVE stars for each rating, there must also be a FIVE step process to calculate the Overall Rating (so symetrical!) :
- Begin with the Health Inspection Rating
- Add one star to the Health Inspection Rating if the Staffing Rating is at least four-stars and is higher than the Health Inspection Rating. (We will call this the "Adjusted Rating".)
- Subtract one star from the Health Inspection Rating if the Staffing Rating is one-star.
- Add a star to the Adjusted Rating if the Quality Measure Rating is 5-stars.
- Subtract one star from the Adjusted Rating if the Quality Measure Rating is 1-star.
Throughout the calculation of the Overall Rating, the rating cannot exceed 5-stars. The Overall Rating is capped at 2-stars if the Health Inspection rating is 1-star. No Overall Rating is awarded if the nursing home does not have a Health Inspection Rating (This effectively means that a nursing home is not rated until the home has been operating for more than two years.)
Changes in a nursing homes star rating can be due to the results of a new health inspection report, the processing of new complaints, the aging of older complaints, a new inspection control survey, a revisit, or the resolution of disputes that change the scope and or severity of deficiencies.
Most Recent Nursing Home Inspections
CMS is required to inspect each senior nursing facility at least annually. These inspections take several days. Additional follow-up inspections as conducted as needed or for certain purposes. Inspections stopped for more than seven months in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. That stoppage has caused all inspections to be delayed as the inspectors continue to deal with a backlog. The table below shows the latest inspections for Good Samaritan Society - Newell including health, fire, and inspection control inspections:
| Inspection Type | Inspection Date |
|---|---|
| Fire Safety Standard | May 21, 2021 |
| Fire Safety Standard | June 14, 2019 |
| Fire Safety Standard | March 14, 2018 |
| Health Standard | May 20, 2021 |
| Health Standard | June 12, 2019 |
| Health Standard | March 08, 2018 |
| Infection Control | December 10, 2020 |
| Infection Control | October 14, 2020 |
| Infection Control | July 15, 2020 |
| Infection Control | June 09, 2020 |
Owner and Operator Information for Good Samaritan Society - Newell
Our database of owners and operators shows all direct owners of the nursing nurse, any managers and directors, and the most adjacent indirect owners of the facility (that is, if the direct owner is company, then the owners of that company.) Lists of nursing home owners are available and you can search for nursing home owners and operators on our site.
Business Entity Name:
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Owners:
Managers and Directors:
- REBECCA BOLLIG (DIRECTOR)
- NORVAL BUCKNEBERG (DIRECTOR)
- RANDY BURY (DIRECTOR)
- RANDY BURY (OFFICER)
- PATRICIA CAMERO (DIRECTOR)
- KARIN DULSKI (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- KARIN DULSKI (OFFICER)
- JAVIER ESPINOSA (DIRECTOR)
- ALAN GARD (DIRECTOR)
- GWEN HALAAS (DIRECTOR)
- JOSEPH HERDINA (OFFICER)
- CHAD JUNGMAN (OFFICER)
- KELBY KRABBENHOFT (DIRECTOR)
- HEATHER KRZMARZICK (DIRECTOR)
- JOANN KUNKEL (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- JOANN KUNKEL (OFFICER)
- LEE LAAVEG (DIRECTOR)
- WILLIAM MARLETTE (OFFICER)
- LISA MELBY (DIRECTOR)
- MICHELLE MICKA (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- MICHELLE MICKA (OFFICER)
- TONY MORRISON (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- TONY MORRISON (OFFICER)
- JOLYN MUNSON (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- JOLYN MUNSON (OFFICER)
- AMANDA NOBLES (MANAGING EMPLOYEE)
- SCOTT PETERSEN (DIRECTOR)
- JOHN RACEK (DIRECTOR)
- DINA ROBINSON (DIRECTOR)
- JILL SCHUMANN (DIRECTOR)
- STEPHANIE SWENSON (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- STEPHANIE SWENSON (OFFICER)
- THOMAS SYVERSON (OFFICER)
- THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- DALE THOMPSON (DIRECTOR)
- ERIC VANDEN HULL (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- ERIC VANDEN HULL (OFFICER)
Analysis of Nursing Hours Spent Per Patient
CMS provides detailed information about how long nursing staff spends with residents. This data includes nursing subcategories of Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and non-nursing Certified Nursing Assistants. More hours spend per patient should can indicate a better facility or it could indicate more complicated situations.
Detailed nursing hours for Good Samaritan Society - Newell are not available for the current reporting period.
| Type | Facility | State / National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | ||
| Hours | NA | 0.74 / 0.66 |
| Case Mix | NA | 0.32 / 0.38 |
| Adjusted | NA | NA / NA |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | ||
| Hours | NA | 0.59 / 0.88 |
| Case Mix | NA | NA / NA |
| Adjusted | NA | NA / NA |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | ||
| Hours | NA | 2.36 / 2.22 |
| Case Mix | NA | NA / NA |
| Adjusted | NA | NA / NA |
| Total Licensed Staff | ||
| Hours | NA | 1.34 / 1.53 |
| Physical Therapist (PT) | ||
| Hours | NA | 0.04 / 0.07 |
| Total Nursing Homes Spent per Resident on Average | ||
| Hours | NA | 3.69 / 3.75 |
| Case Mix | NA | 2.94 / 3.16 |
| Adjusted | NA | NA / NA |
Quality Measures
Quality measures are based both on patient survey information and on the results of actual claims that are filed with CMS. It is not clear what period is covered in the measures.
| Desc. | Perc. | State Avg. / Comparison | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission (qm521) | Not Available | ||
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit (qm522) | Not Available | ||
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm551) | 0.9% |
1.4% Better |
|
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm552) | 0.2% |
1.2% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased (qm401) | 14.8% |
17.2% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (qm404) | 1.7% |
5.5% Better |
|
| Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder (qm405) | 29.6% |
45.8% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder (qm406) | 2.2% |
2.9% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (qm407) | 0.0% |
3.2% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (qm408) | 9.8% |
4.6% Worse |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (qm409) | 1.4% |
0.2% Worse |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury (qm410) | 0.0% |
3.7% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm415) | 95.7% |
94.5% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (qm419) | 3.0% |
17.0% Better |
|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm430) | 94.9% |
84.8% Better |
|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication (qm434) | Not Available | ||
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened (qm451) | 23.0% |
17.7% Worse |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication (qm452) | 20.3% |
19.3% Worse |
|
| Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (qm453) | 2.8% |
6.2% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm454) | 100.0% |
95.7% Better |
|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function (qm471) | Not Available | ||
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm472) | 95.8% |
74.1% Better |
|
Good Samaritan Society - Newell Violations, Complaints and Fines
These are complaints and fines that are reported by CMS. Some of the data is not very recent, but we have decided to include it here so that you have as much information as possible.
Amount fined in recent period: $41,215.20, Complaints filed: 0
| Deficiency | Deficiency Date / Date Corrected |
|---|---|
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Health) | 03-08-2018 / 03-23-2018 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Health) | 03-08-2018 / 03-23-2018 |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Health) | 03-08-2018 / 03-23-2018 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Health) | 03-08-2018 / 03-23-2018 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Health) | 03-08-2018 / 03-23-2018 |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. (Fire Safety) | 03-14-2018 / 04-01-2018 |
| 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. (Fire Safety) | 03-14-2018 / 03-27-2018 |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. (Fire Safety) | 03-14-2018 / 03-27-2018 |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. (Fire Safety) | 03-14-2018 / 03-28-2018 |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. (Fire Safety) | 03-14-2018 / 04-14-2018 |
| Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| 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. (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Health) | 06-12-2019 / 07-12-2019 |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. (Fire Safety) | 06-14-2019 / 07-14-2019 |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. (Fire Safety) | 06-14-2019 / 07-14-2019 |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. (Fire Safety) | 06-14-2019 / 06-24-2019 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-05-2021 |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. (Health) | 05-20-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-03-2021 |
| Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-03-2021 |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-03-2021 |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-03-2021 |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-03-2021 |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-03-2021 |
| Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 05-28-2021 |
| Develop a communication plan. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-03-2021 |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-04-2021 |
| Use approved construction type or materials. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-21-2021 |
| 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. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-21-2021 |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-24-2021 |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-21-2021 |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-02-2021 |
| Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-02-2021 |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-21-2021 |
| Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-21-2021 |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-21-2021 |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-03-2021 |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-21-2021 |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-21-2021 |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-23-2021 |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-30-2021 |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. (Fire Safety) | 05-21-2021 / 06-02-2021 |
Hospitals Near Good Samaritan Society - Newell
Quite often skilled nursing facilities and hospitals work closely together to help patients recover or manage a terminal illness. Hospitals deals with acute care while nursing homes treat patients for a longer period of time. New residents at skilled nursing homes typically come from a hospital and nursing home residents may be readmitted to a hospital if their recovery does not proceed well. (Hospital readmission rates are closely monitored by CMS.) Consequently it is important that you consider which hospitals are near a nursing home which choosing one. Below is a list of hospitals near Good Samaritan Society - Newell.
This information is based on the most recent Hospital data. Historical data is not available.
| Hospital | 5-Star Overall Rating |
|---|---|
|
BUENA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1525 WEST 5TH STREET STORM LAKE, IA 50588 |
3 |
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STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1301 WEST MAIN STREET LAKE CITY, IA 51449 |
Not Available |
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HORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 701 E 2ND ST IDA GROVE, IA 51445 |
Not Available |
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LORING HOSPITAL 211 HIGHLAND AVENUE PO BOX 217 SAC CITY, IA 50583 |
Not Available |
Medical Professionals Associated with Good Samaritan Society - Newell
These are the doctors who are affiliated with Good Samaritan Society - Newell. The data is from the most recent period. Historical data is not available.
Detailed Analysis Pages:
Depending on the nursing home, this page can get really long. So, we have also broken up the data onto separate pages to allow you to find what you want more easily. We will keep adding to these pages as we continue to analyze the nursing home database.
CMS Five Star Ratings and Quality Measures for Good Samaritan Society - Newell
Five different rating results plus detailed inspection numbers and quality measures for Good Samaritan Society - Newell.
Covid Infections at Good Samaritan Society - Newell
This report is updated weekly and shows new and historical infection levels.
Nursing Hours Analysis for Good Samaritan Society - Newell
How long a nurse spends with a resident can be an important factor in their recovery. This page shows the average nursing hours spent per resident for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PTs and all licensed staff.
Ownership Details for Good Samaritan Society - Newell
A list of all of the registered owners for Good Samaritan Society - Newell. This includes direct and indirect owners and managers.
Noted Deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society - Newell
A list of all of the deficiencies for the facility. This includes a description, type of deficiency, incident date and when the facility reports that the incident was corrected.
Comparison Ranking of Nearby Skilled Nursing Facilities
How does Good Samaritan Society - Newell compare to other skilled nursing facilities? This list shows the competitive set within a 25 mile radius.
Best Nursing Homes in NEWELL, IA
Homes that you should consider. A list ranking the best skilled nursing facilities in NEWELL based on their weighted inspection score as of February 01, 2023.
Worst Nursing Homes in NEWELL, IA
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Other Data Periods:
Data on Good Samaritan Society - Newell is available for the following periods:
