Good Samaritan - Davenport
700 Waverly Road, Davenport, IA 52804 · Scott County · (563) 324-1651
119 certified beds, about 97 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165169 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 17 health citations since September 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.47 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.74 of those hours.
28.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
CMS links it to Good Samaritan Society, an affiliated group of 92 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
109/23
603/24
204/24
210/24
101/25
501/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 17 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
9D
6E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
1C
January 29, 2026Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to serve a palatable meal for 2 out of 2 meals observed and four out of four residents reviewed (Resident#14, 3, 43 and 6). The facility reported a census of 98 residents.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff and resident interview and facility policy review the facility failed to use Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) and failed to completed hand hygiene for 2 out of 4 residents reviewed (Resident#2 and #92) and failed to transport clean laundry covered for 2 out of 2 days. The facility reported a census of 98 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, facility policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure dependent residents received assistance with personal care (showers and nail care) to maintain adequate personal hygiene for 3 of 3 residents (Resident #34, Resident #51, and Resident #84) reviewed for activities of daily living. The facility reported a census of 98 residents.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, review of facility policy, resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe environment free from potential hazards for 3 of 7 sampled residents (Residents #6, #11 and #43). The facility reported a census of 98 residents.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, facility policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff followed physician orders to flush a feeding tube before/after an enteral feeding and after the administration of medications for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #2) reviewed with feeding tubes. The facility reported a census of 98.
January 15, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review and staff interviews the facility failed to accurate mental health diagnoses are indicated on the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #80 and Resident #84). The facility reported a census of 86 residents.
October 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and resident, resident family member and staff interviews, the facility failed to respond to activated call lights within in 15 minutes for 4 of 6 (Resident's #3, #4, #6, and #2) residents reviewed for call lights. The facility reported a census of 89 residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow appropriate Enhanced Barrier Precautions for 1 of 10 residents reviewed for urinary catheter care. The facility reported a census of 89 residents.
April 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, bathing records and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents are provided adequate personal hygiene services to include at least two bathing opportunities per week for 4 of 4 residents reviewed and failed to provide incontinency care at a frequency necessary to maintain adequate personal hygiene for a resident unable to carry out the activity independently. (Residents #1, #3, #4. #5) The facility reported census was 87.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review and staff interview the facility failed to provide an activities program based on a resident's individual interests for 1 of 2 residents reviewed. (Resident #1) The facility reported census was 87.
March 14, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy and staff interviews the facility failed to report alleged resident abuse within the required two hours time frame for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #46). The facility reported a census of 82 residents.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy and staff interviews the facility failed to notify the Ombudsman of resident transfers to the hospital for 3 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #46, Resident #52, and Resident #60). The faculty reported a census of 82 residents.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, facility policy review and staff interviews the facility failed to position an indwelling catheter bag and tubing in a manner to keep them off the floor for 3 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #20, #3, and #46). Findings Include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment tool, dated 2/7/24, listed diagnosis for Resident #20 to include cerebral palsy, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and intellectual disabilities. The MDS listed the resident's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score as 13 out of 15, indicating intact cognition. The Care Plan, dated 1/31/24, included a focus area for an indwelling catheter. [...]
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, and staff interview the facility failed to serve meals under sanitary conditions. The facility reported a census of 82 residents.
- C Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to have the minimum required members of the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee present to identify issues for which Quality Assessment and Assurance activities are necessary. The facility reported a census of 82.
- B Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide the required Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice form (CMS 10055) at the completion of the skilled services for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #68). The facility reported a census of 82.
September 14, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, policy review, resident and staff interviews the facility failed to complete self medication assessments, and obtain a physician order to self medicate for 4 of 6 residents in the sample (Resident #11, Resident #10, Resident #5, and Resident #7.) The facility reported a census of 90 residents.
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 6 on January 29, 2026, 4 on January 15, 2025, 9 on March 14, 2024.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- E Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.47 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.06 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.64 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.4% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 23.5% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.81 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.64 on weekdays and 3.06 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.38 in April to June 2025 to 3.47 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.47 | 0.74 | 3.64 | 3.06 | 0.3% | 0 of 90 | 97 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.37 | 0.70 | 3.55 | 2.94 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 100 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.36 | 0.70 | 3.53 | 2.94 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 93 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.38 | 0.72 | 3.56 | 2.94 | 0.1% | 0 of 91 | 93 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Iowa, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.80 | 0.71 | 3.98 | 3.36 | 4.7% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.4 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.5 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.8 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.6 | 20.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY. CMS links this home to Good Samaritan Society, a group of 92 nursing homes averaging 3.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Brown, George | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dykhouse, Dana | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Gassen, William | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Gulsvig, Neil | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Lundeen, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| McCausland, Maureen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Molbert, Lauris | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| North, Andrew | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Schieffer, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Shulkin, David | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Teiken, Brent | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie | Corporate director | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Wenzel, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Fluit, Joel | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Gassen, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Middleton, Aimee | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/27/2022 | |
| Olson, Nicholas | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/08/2024 | |
| Schema, Nathan | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Jackson-Sieprawski, Ann | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/19/2023 | |
| Morrison, Tony | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/16/2023 | |
| Vu, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/02/2025 | |
| Dtn Staffing Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/02/2024 | |
| Focusone Solutions | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/04/2024 | |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/13/2018 | |
| Sanford | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/03/2025 | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2019 | |
| Brown, George | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Dykhouse, Dana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Fluit, Joel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2022 | |
| Gassen, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Gulsvig, Neil | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Jackson-Sieprawski, Ann | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/19/2023 | |
| Lundeen, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| McCausland, Maureen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Middleton, Aimee | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/27/2022 | |
| Molbert, Lauris | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Morrison, Tony | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| North, Andrew | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Olson, Nicholas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/08/2024 | |
| Sandgren, Deeandra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/16/2023 | |
| Schema, Nathan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Schieffer, Kevin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Shulkin, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Teiken, Brent | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/30/2024 | |
| Vu, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/02/2025 | |
| Wenzel, Thomas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 14, 2024: "Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.06 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
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Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Iowa. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Health Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 866-236-1430. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Iowa Health Facility Database, Entity Search, where Iowa publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Good Samaritan - Davenport's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Good Samaritan - Davenport 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Good Samaritan - Davenport get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Good Samaritan - Davenport been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Good Samaritan - Davenport accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Good Samaritan - Davenport?
- CMS lists 54 owners and managers, and links the home to Good Samaritan Society. Legal business name: THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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