Good Samaritan - Waukon
Waukon, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165240) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,281
Phone: (563) 568-3447 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan - Waukon has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Iowa's state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Good Samaritan - Waukon reports 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Good Samaritan - Waukon has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,281.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan - Waukon is a 60-bed, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa, with an average of 51.8 residents. The facility has been certified since December 1994 and is operated as a non-profit corporation. It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan - Waukon holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measures rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recently published CMS Care Compare figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Good Samaritan - Waukon has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 43.5%; its CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,281.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 51.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings: overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility they are 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 5635683447 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5635683447 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165240?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.