All citations for Good Samaritan - Ottumwa

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 19 of 19 citations

Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).
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 October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).
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 October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 23, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 1, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0922, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 17, 2024).

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.