Good Samaritan Society - Lemars — Nursing Home in Le Mars, IA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 70 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 60.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 165205 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.09 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.56 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 17, 2025).
Inspection Findings — April 17, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — April 29, 2025
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — April 29, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 29, 2025
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Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. (Level F)Corrected — April 29, 2025
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars is a 70-bed nursing home in Le Mars, Iowa. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident day, below the Iowa average of 3.8. Its most recent inspection, in April 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility is not under special enforcement and its recent inspection cited problems but no severe violations, which suggests issues are addressable rather than extreme. You should ask about day‑to‑day nursing coverage — whether they consistently have enough staff and a licensed nurse on every shift to meet residents’ needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Good Samaritan Society - Lemars Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Good Samaritan Society - Lemars's CMS star rating?
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Good Samaritan Society - Lemars?
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars reports 3.09283 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Lemars had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Good Samaritan Society - Lemars had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Good Samaritan Society - Lemars have?
Good Samaritan Society - Lemars has 70 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Accura Healthcare of Le Mars — 4/5 — 1.3 mi
- Happy Siesta Health Care Center — 2/5 — 9.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.