Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Good Samaritan - Lemars
Le Mars, IA · 64 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 14, 2026
CMS Certification Number 165205 · first certified April 1994
Ownership
Operated by GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IA
8 citations — more than 24% of the 387 certified nursing homes in IA. Compared within IA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in IA are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 700 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in IA | 12 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2024 | 2 |
| April 17, 2025 | 3 |
| May 14, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2026-05-14 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 2 | 2025-04-17 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2026-05-14 |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | 1 | 2024-04-11 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2026-05-14 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 1 | 2025-04-17 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Construction Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 14, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 12, 2026) |
April 17, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 21, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
April 11, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.