Good Samaritan - West Union — nursing home in West Union, IA

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 52 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 35.2 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 165187
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Oct 1, 1993
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
CMS chain: Good Samaritan Society 92 facilities
Phone: (563) 422-3814
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

8

latest May 20, 2026

Citations

32

13 health · 19 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D11	E5	F15
Minimal	A·	B1	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffingfn 25

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 165187
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 52
First approved: Oct 1, 1993
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Iowa.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
May 20, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 12, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 12, 2026	Health	Health Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 13, 2025	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 13, 2025	Health	Health Standard	1	Minimal	—	Open →
Oct 29, 2024	Health	Health Complaint	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 9, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	10	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 9, 2024	Health	Health Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D11	E5	F15
Minimal	A·	B1	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
May 20, 2026	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 11, 2026	Complaint
May 20, 2026	F-0644	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 11, 2026	Complaint
Mar 12, 2026	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 23, 2026
Mar 12, 2026	K-0222	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. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 11, 2026
Mar 12, 2026	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 27, 2026
Mar 12, 2026	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 11, 2026
Mar 12, 2026	F-0552	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 9, 2026
Mar 12, 2026	F-0582	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 9, 2026
Mar 12, 2026	F-0641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 9, 2026
Mar 12, 2026	F-0688	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 9, 2026
Mar 13, 2025	K-0222	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. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 18, 2025
Mar 13, 2025	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 18, 2025
Mar 13, 2025	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 18, 2025
Mar 13, 2025	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Mar 17, 2025
Mar 13, 2025	F-0644	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	B · Minimal Pattern	Corrected Mar 24, 2025
Oct 29, 2024	F-0725	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Nov 22, 2024	Complaint
Oct 29, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 22, 2024	Complaint
May 9, 2024	E-0004	Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 17, 2024
May 9, 2024	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 23, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 17, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 24, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 17, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 21, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 17, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 21, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0914	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 23, 2024
May 9, 2024	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 16, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0622	Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 23, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 23, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 23, 2024
May 9, 2024	F-0883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 23, 2024

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 2.8

Staffingstate 3.8

Quality measuresstate 3.4

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QMNot rated

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffingNot reported

State avg 3.86US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)Not reported

State avg 0.74US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurseNot reported

State avg 0.56US avg 0.86

Nurse aideNot reported

State avg 2.56US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurseNot reported

State avg 3.38US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: — (case-mix index —).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover47.4%

State avg 44.1%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover55.6%

State avg 42.1%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who leftNot reported

State avg 0US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Mar 12, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 24
Total weighted score: 23

Operating entity

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates 87 facilities.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Good Samaritan Society

92 facilities in 9 states. CMS chain ID 726.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 3

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

27

Organizations

1

Individuals

26

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Sanford	Organization	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Jan 1, 2019

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Sanford	Organization	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Jan 1, 2019
Mordechai Lederman	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Nov 13, 2017
Chalee Michael	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 12, 2023
Tony Morrison	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 1, 2019
George Brown	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2025
Dana Dykhouse	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Wesley Engbrecht	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
William Gassen	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Neil Gulsvig	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Mark Lundeen	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Maureen Mccausland	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2025
Lauris Molbert	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Andrew North	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Kevin Schieffer	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2025
David Shulkin	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Brent Teiken	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Marnie Ventling-Herrmann	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 30, 2024
Thomas Wenzel	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2025
Joel Fluit	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Oct 1, 2022
William Gassen	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	May 30, 2024
Aimee Middleton	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jan 27, 2022
Nicholas Olson	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 8, 2024
Nathan Schema	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jan 1, 2022
Mordechai Lederman	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Nov 13, 2017
Chalee Michael	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jun 12, 2023
Tony Morrison	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 1, 2019

Other facilities operated by The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

All 86 →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Good Samaritan - Loveland Village 2101 S Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO 80537 CCN 065139Abuse icon	104	Apr 2, 2026	271 IJ4 harm	$46k
Good Samaritan Society -- Fort Collins Village 508 W Trilby Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525 CCN 065227	64	Dec 4, 2025	22	—
Creekstone Health and Wellness 1500 Southgate Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34746 CCN 105559	161	Dec 11, 2025	271 harm	$12k
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Care Center 45-090 Namoku St, Kaneohe, HI 96744 CCN 125033	44	Jan 30, 2025	20	—
Good Samaritan - Davenport 700 Waverly Road, Davenport, IA 52804 CCN 165169	119	Jan 29, 2026	35	—
Good Samaritan - Indianola 708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125 CCN 165186	105	May 14, 2026	691 IJ3 harm	$20k
Good Samaritan - Villisca 202 North Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864 CCN 165189	46	Jan 29, 2026	341 harm	—
Good Samaritan - Algona 412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, IA 50511 CCN 165190	72	Dec 4, 2025	413 harm	$7,070

Same chain in Iowa

All 91 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Salem Lutheran Home 2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, IA 51531 CCN 165155	64	Aug 13, 2026	521 harm	$15k
Good Samaritan - Davenport 700 Waverly Road, Davenport, IA 52804 CCN 165169	119	Jan 29, 2026	35	—
Good Samaritan - Indianola 708 South Jefferson, Indianola, IA 50125 CCN 165186	105	May 14, 2026	691 IJ3 harm	$20k
Good Samaritan - Villisca 202 North Central Avenue, Villisca, IA 50864 CCN 165189	46	Jan 29, 2026	341 harm	—
Good Samaritan - Algona 412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, IA 50511 CCN 165190	72	Dec 4, 2025	413 harm	$7,070
Good Samaritan - Red Oak 201 Alix Avenue, Red Oak, IA 51566 CCN 165191	53	Apr 23, 2026	471 IJ2 harm	$68k
Good Samaritan - Estherville 1646 Fifth Avenue North, Estherville, IA 51334 CCN 165192	62	Jan 15, 2026	44	—
Good Samaritan - Lemars 1140 Lincoln Street NE, Le Mars, IA 51031 CCN 165205	64	May 14, 2026	14	—

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 201 Hall Street, West Union, IA 52175
ZIP: 52175
County: Fayette County FIPS 19065
State: Iowa
Urban / rural (CMS): Rural

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	CMS overall	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Maple Crest Manor 100 Bolger Drive, Fayette, IA 52142 CCN 165437	14.5 km	46		Jul 9, 2026	11	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	165187	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	165187	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 165187

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