All citations for Good Samaritan - Indianola

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

May 14, 2026

Showing 1 to 8 of 8 citations

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 21, 2026).

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2026).

  3. 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 May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2026).

  4. 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 May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2026).

  5. 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 May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2026).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2026).

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

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0325, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 14, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2026).

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.