nursing home in Manson, IA

Good Samaritan - Manson

1402 Main Street, Manson, IA 50563 · (712) 469-3908

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Good Samaritan - Manson at a glance

Good Samaritan - Manson is a 42-bed non-profit nursing home in Manson, Iowa (Calhoun County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 2, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 35.7% per year (state average 44%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
42
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Good Samaritan Society
Medicare-certified since
December 1, 1994
Resident/family council
None
County
Calhoun County
CMS Certification Number
165236

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.25 hrsIowa average3.82 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.25 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.72 hrs0.74 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.87 hrs2.52 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.61 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)35.7%44%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)57.1%42.1%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility0Iowa average6U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)069Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)1854.580.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Iowa average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$19,286$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds4265107
Average residents per day345286
Occupancy80%81.5%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4%Iowa average3.8%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)4%3.8%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)1.9%4.2%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)13.3%19.5%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)2.4%2.4%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.8%1.5%0.8%Average
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)9.9%17.1%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)10%16.6%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4%4.6%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%4.2%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)11.9%20.8%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)17.9%25.6%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)88.2%95.3%95.5%Worse
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%94%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Iowa average2.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%2.1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)3.8%73.3%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%84%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 2, 2026
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 17, 2026
May 15, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 14, 2025
May 15, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 14, 2025
May 15, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 23, 2025
May 15, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 23, 2025
May 15, 2025
Standard
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 15, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 15, 2025
Standard
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 15, 2025
Standard
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 15, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 15, 2025
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 6, 2025
May 15, 2025
Standard
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 6, 2025
November 26, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 9, 2025
June 27, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Fire safety
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 · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 1, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 28, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 28, 2024
June 27, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 28, 2024

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
SANFORD
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%01/01/2019
BOEVERS, JENNIFER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2019
HUNTLEY, MEGAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/04/2022
MORRISON, TONY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2019
BROWN, GEORGE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
DYKHOUSE, DANA
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
ENGBRECHT, WESLEY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
GASSEN, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
GULSVIG, NEIL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
LUNDEEN, MARK
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
MOLBERT, LAURIS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
NORTH, ANDREW
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
SCHIEFFER, KEVIN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
SHULKIN, DAVID
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
TEIKEN, BRENT
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
WENZEL, THOMAS
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
FLUIT, JOEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2022
GASSEN, WILLIAM
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE05/30/2024
MIDDLETON, AIMEE
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/27/2022
OLSON, NICHOLAS
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/08/2024
SCHEMA, NATHAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE06/24/2019
BOEVERS, JENNIFER
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2019
HUNTLEY, MEGAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/04/2022
MORRISON, TONY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2019
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2019

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Frequently asked questions

What is Good Samaritan - Manson's rating?

Good Samaritan - Manson has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.

How many inspection citations did Good Samaritan - Manson receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Good Samaritan - Manson accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Good Samaritan - Manson?

It is non profit - corporation and part of Good Samaritan Society. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Good Samaritan - Manson and how do I contact it?

Good Samaritan - Manson is at 1402 Main Street, Manson, IA 50563. Phone: (712) 469-3908.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.