Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge

#2 Oak Ridge Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501

(641) 684-9310

Assisted Living Facility|Last inspected April 24, 2025

2 violations cited

Last inspected: April 24, 2025|Licensed for 48 beds

AI-Generated Summary

Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge is an Assisted Living Program located in Ottumwa, Iowa. State inspectors conducted a recertification survey on April 24, 2025, and cited two violations related to service plans. The first violation found that a new tenant who moved in on March 7, 2025 never signed their preliminary service plan as required by Iowa law. The second, more serious violation found that service plans for three of four tenants reviewed failed to address their actual care needs — including an elderly tenant's nosebleeds, pressure ulcer, and cardiac diet; a tenant's fall risk; and a tenant's daily panic attacks and breathing difficulties requiring up to 30 minutes of staff assistance multiple times per day. The facility reported correcting the signature issue on April 24, 2025, with full service plan corrections targeted for June 1, 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge

How many violations does Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge have?
Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge has 2 violations documented in The Care Audit database. Review the full citation details above.
When was Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge last inspected?
The most recent inspection date on file is April 24, 2025. Facilities in Iowa are typically re-inspected annually.
Is there an official inspection report for Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge?
Yes. A link to the official state inspection report is available on this page. The report is hosted on the Iowa government website.
Is Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge a licensed facility in Iowa?
Good Samaritan Society - Timber Ridge is listed in The Care Audit as a state-licensed assisted living facility in Ottumwa, Iowa. Licensing status is sourced from official Iowa health department records and is updated periodically.