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Good Samaritan Society - Waukon

21 East Main Street

4(3 ratings)

Part of Good Samaritan Society · 135 communities · 4★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
60
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
60
Location
Near Veterans Memorial Hospital and physician clinics
Therapy services
On-site inpatient and outpatient rehab therapy

What Families Think

Families whose loved ones stayed at Good Samaritan Society - Waukon for short-term rehab describe attentive, caring staff, good food, and a clean, welcoming facility. One reviewer, however, raised a serious concern about nighttime staffing levels and slow response to call lights.

The Good

  • Staff described as loving and caring
  • Residents enjoyed food and daily activities
  • Facility described as immaculate and welcoming
  • Helped family navigate paperwork during admission
  • Residents reluctant to leave after rehab stay

The Bad

  • One report of over an hour wait for call light response
  • Concern that staffing levels are insufficient at night

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon is a senior living community in Waukon, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

About Good Samaritan Society - Waukon

Good Samaritan Society – Waukon is a nursing home offering skilled nursing care in Waukon, Iowa. Located near Veterans Memorial Hospital, physicians' clinics, a dental office and an eye clinic, the community is consistently listed as a high performer nationwide.

The community provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapy, including physical, occupational and speech therapy to support recovery from accidents, illness or hospitalization. Residents receive meal programs, housekeeping, maintenance, utilities, internet, basic cable television, central heat and air, emergency response systems and transportation services.

Amenities include an on-site salon for hair care, a walking path around the grounds, a living room with fireplace and television, a back patio with landscaping, and a community dining room where residents gather for meals and daily activities. Apartments are smoke-free and residents may decorate their own spaces with personal furnishings and belongings.

The community emphasizes individualized care tailored to residents' needs, with a professional staff dedicated to caring for the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Services and amenities are designed to provide comfort, safety and a sense of community while allowing residents to maintain independence and pursue activities they care about.

Types of Care at Good Samaritan Society - Waukon

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Good Samaritan Society - Waukon

4overall · 3 ratings combined

4★ on Google (3)

Nancy Nimmo

Sep 2025

via Google

My daughter spent 3 weeks at Good Samaritan following bilateral knee surgery earlier this year. Our family was blown away by the care she received while a resident there. The facility is immaculate and so welcoming! The hallways are decorated to celebrate each season. She loved the food and the daily activities. When her time at Good Samaritan was up, she did not want to leave. If anyone is looking at care facilities for a loved one, I would highly recommend visiting Good Samaritan!

Jacob Bjorge

Sep 2025

via Google

In the spring of 2025, my special needs sister was admitted to Good Samaritan Waukon after double knee replacement. To say we were happy with her care was an understatement. She loved the staff, events, food, and spending her bingo bucks! We can’t say thank you enough to the care they gave her. When her stay was up she didn’t want to leave!! Also, they were unbelievably helpful navigating all of the paperwork involved. Truly a blessing. Thank you SO MUCH!

Himself Lee

Dec 2019

via Google

The staff are loving and caring, but there are not enough of them. A loved one had to wait over an hour with the call light on and kept buzzing to get assistance at night. It is probably the fault of those who are not doing the hands on work who determine the staffing.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 20 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 30, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 23, 2026

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2026

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2026

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2026

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2026

Sep 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 21, 2025

Apr 16, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 1, 2025

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 1, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 1, 2025

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 1, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2025

Jan 30, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 12, 2025

Jul 11, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 18, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 15, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 8, 2024

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Good Samaritan Society - Waukon offer?

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Good Samaritan Society - Waukon located?

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon is located at 21 East Main Street in Waukon, Iowa.

What do families say about Good Samaritan Society - Waukon?

Families whose loved ones stayed at Good Samaritan Society - Waukon for short-term rehab describe attentive, caring staff, good food, and a clean, welcoming facility. One reviewer, however, raised a serious concern about nighttime staffing levels and slow response to call lights.

How did Good Samaritan Society - Waukon do on recent health and safety inspections?

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 20 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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