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

Compare this facility

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

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.95

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.38

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

3.94

All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.33

RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.46

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.54

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.12

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.65

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.16

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

40%

Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

42%

Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,278

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

50.50

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0047

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

5.57

Baseline 40.00% · Performance 40.91% · Measure score 5.57 · Achievement 5.57 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.53

Baseline 4.77 hours · Performance 4.37 hours · Measure score 4.53 · Achievement 4.53 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	9.74%	10.72% 1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 5.53%
Discharge to community	Not Available	50.57%	Not Available · Eligible stays 8 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.69	1.02 0.3 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	Not Available	95.27%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury	Not Available	0.77%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score	Not Available	53.69%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score	Not Available	50.94%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	Not Available	2.29%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · 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	18.42%	8.2% 10.2 pts better	Numerator 14 · Denominator 76
Staff flu vaccination coverage	66.98%	42% 25 pts better	Numerator 71 · Denominator 106
Discharge function score	Not Available	56.45%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider	Not Available	95.95%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	Not Available	25.2%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

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 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Adjusted 2.8 · Observed 2.3 · 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% · Q4 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	3.6%	3.7% 0.1 pts better	3.3% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.8%
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 2.0%
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 · Q1 23.1% · Q2 30.8% · Q3 28.9% · Q4 26.3% · 4Q avg 27.3%
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 · Q1 28.6% · Q2 22.9% · Q3 28.6% · Q4 28.6% · 4Q avg 27.1% · 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% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
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 · Q1 27.5% · Q2 10.4% · Q3 12.3% · Q4 9.8% · 4Q avg 14.9% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 29.4% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 17.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 22.4% · Q2 17.6% · Q3 21.0% · Q4 16.6% · 4Q avg 19.4%
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 · Q1 9.0% · Q2 9.9% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 90.2%
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 · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

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.

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

100% 1 facilities 2015-03-10

Akron Care Center, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2009-03-10

Ltc Accounting Services, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 7 facilities 2025-07-01

Morehead, Jeffrey

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-01-01

Netley, Tara