5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Bancroft, IA
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
546 East Ramsey Street, Bancroft, IA
(515) 885-2463
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
25
Certified beds
Average residents
22
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Accura Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1999-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
37 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.63
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.01
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.61
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.25
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.64
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.80
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
1.16
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.68
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.38
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.33
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
35%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 22 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | 40.72% |
50.57%
9.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 25 · Observed rate 28% · Lower 95% interval 26.27% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.84 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 9 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.14% |
8.2%
1.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 42 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 26.09% |
42%
15.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 46 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.5
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.1
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.2%
4.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.0% |
3.7%
2.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 4.8% · 4Q avg 6.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.0%
4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
4.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 5.0% · 4Q avg 5.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.7% |
20.6%
2.9 pts better
|
19.6%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 18.2% · Q3 19.0% · 4Q avg 17.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
19.8%
19.8 pts better
|
16.7%
16.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.2% |
18.5%
3.3 pts better
|
16.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 15.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.0% |
18.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 31.8% · Q3 23.8% · 4Q avg 19.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% |
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.8% |
2.5%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 5.0% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.5% |
26.0%
3.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.6% · 4Q avg 29.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
4.3%
4.3 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.3% |
84.3%
8 pts better
|
81.7%
10.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 92.3% |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-09
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-03
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-16
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-07-16
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-07-16
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-07-16
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-05-15
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-05-15
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-05-15
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-05-15
Inspection history
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-06-20
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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