All citations for Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson

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

February 10, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  10. 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 January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  12. 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 January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  13. 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 January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  14. 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 January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  15. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2025).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of April 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2025).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  19. 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 January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  21. 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 January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

  24. 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 January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

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

    Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0925, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 27, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.