Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-01 · Fire 2025-05-01
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Akron, IA
Akron Care Center, INC
3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies
991 Highway 3, Akron, IA
(712) 568-2422
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
42
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2009-08-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.95
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.38
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.61
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.46
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.5
0.9 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
2.1
0.7 pts worse
|
1.8
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.6% |
3.7%
0.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.8% |
4.0%
1.2 pts better
|
11.4%
8.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% |
4.9%
2.9 pts better
|
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 27.3% |
20.6%
6.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 27.1% |
19.8%
7.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
10.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.9% |
18.5%
3.6 pts better
|
16.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.1% |
18.3%
1.2 pts better
|
14.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.0% |
1.7%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.6% |
2.5%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.4% |
26.0%
6.6 pts better
|
19.8%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.7% |
4.3%
2.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.2% |
84.3%
5.9 pts better
|
81.7%
8.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.3% |
1.9%
2.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-16 · Fire 2024-05-16
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-02 · Fire 2023-03-02
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-02
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-03
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-01
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-04
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
City Of Akron
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Akron Care Center, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ltc Accounting Services, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Morehead, Jeffrey
Corporate Director · Individual
Netley, Tara
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nystrom, Dale
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pangburn, Tori
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pick, Jessica
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Steffen, Toria
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Welch, Rebecca
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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