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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOME CARE
NPI 1447416755
Home Health in Indianola, IA

Active since August 06, 2008
4/5
Patient Care Rating
708 S JEFFERSON WAY, INDIANOLA, IA 50125(515) 961-2596(515) 961-2860 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2023, Sep 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Good Samaritan Society - Home Care NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - HOME CARE (NPI 1447416755) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Indianola, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. The organization lists Raye Nae Nylander, Vice President, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447416755
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameTHE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Location Address708 S JEFFERSON WAYIndianola, IA 50125-3216
Mailing Address4800 W 57th StSioux Falls, SD 57108
Phone(515) 961-2596
Fax(515) 961-2860
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialRaye Nae NylanderVice President, Cfo · (605) 362-3100
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 18, 2023
✔ NPI 1447416755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
Definition
A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
708 S JEFFERSON WAY, Indianola, IA 50125
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGood Samaritan Society - Home Care

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Good Samaritan Society - Indianola (CMS certification number 165186), from CMS Care Compare.

Good Samaritan Society - Indianola

Nursing home · Indianola, IA
2/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
CMS Certification Number165186
Certified Beds131 beds85 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceNovember 1, 1993
Resident & Family CouncilResident council
Continuing care retirement community Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
4/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
2/5
Short-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to short-term and rehabilitation residents.
5/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
2/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
100.83
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 2.55 · LPN 0.56 · RN 0.35
3.46 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
3.06 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.05 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
60.2%
Registered Nurse Turnover
83.3%
Administrators Who Have Left
In the past year.
2
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
5
Substantiated Complaints
17
Fines
2 totaling $17,628.00
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Good Samaritan Societyhome Care (CMS certification number 167416), from CMS Care Compare.

Good Samaritan Societyhome Care

Home health agency · Indianola, IA
4.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number167416
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 9, 2010
Phone(515) 961-2596
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
100%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
92.3%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
90.9%
Patients who got better at bathing
93.3%
Patients whose breathing improved
100%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
89.3%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
91.8%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
96.6%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
100%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
52 of 61 patient episodes · observed rate 85.25%
94.3% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
41 patient stays · observed rate 2.44%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.78% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 78 episodes
0.93
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STEPHANIE STORM PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
708 S JEFFERSON WAY
INDIANOLA, IA 50125
Warren County (515) 962-9555
ABIGAIL PILKINGTON
Speech-Language Pathologist
708 S JEFFERSON WAY, SUITE 1400
INDIANOLA, IA 50125
Warren County (515) 962-9555
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Skilled Nursing Facility
708 S JEFFERSON WAY
INDIANOLA, IA 50125
Warren County (515) 961-2596
MR. TRAVIS KERN
Occupational Therapy Assistant
708 S JEFFERSON WAY
INDIANOLA, IA 50125
Warren County (515) 962-9555
MR. RODNEY DEAN AMOS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
708 S JEFFERSON WAY
INDIANOLA, IA 50125
Warren County (515) 961-0259
CANDACE HARDIN OT
Occupational Therapist
708 S JEFFERSON WAY
INDIANOLA, IA 50125
Warren County (515) 962-9555
MISS SANDRA KATHRYN BROKAW PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
708 S JEFFERSON WAY
INDIANOLA, IA 50125
Warren County (515) 962-2555
MS. AMY MARIE WHITLATCH-GILLUM PT
Physical Therapist
708 S JEFFERSON WAY
INDIANOLA, IA 50125
Warren County (515) 961-2596

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's NPI number?

The NPI number for The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is 1447416755. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2008. The provider is doing business as Good Samaritan Society - Home Care.

Where is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society located?

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is located at 708 S Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125. The listed phone number is (515) 961-2596.

What is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Good Samaritan Society - Indianola is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 131 certified beds.

What quality rating does The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society have?

CMS rates Good Samaritan Society - Indianola 2 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society was last updated on May 18, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.