All citations for Good Samaritan - Algona

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 4, 2025

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 27, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 26, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 20, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 8, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 2, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.