4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Elma, IA
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,018 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
407 9th Street, Elma, IA
(641) 393-2134
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
40
Certified beds
Average residents
32
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Legacy Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.42
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.72
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.54
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.29
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
75%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
64%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
2.1
0.6 pts worse
|
1.8
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
94.0%
5.1 pts better
|
93.4%
5.7 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 | 7.2% |
3.7%
3.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.4% |
4.9%
1.5 pts better
|
5.4%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 39.1% |
20.6%
18.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
19.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 34.7% |
19.8%
14.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
18 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 | 19.0% |
18.5%
0.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.7% |
18.3%
3.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.2% |
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.8% |
2.5%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 35.2% |
26.0%
9.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
15.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.8% |
4.3%
3.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.6% |
84.3%
3.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.5% |
13.1%
9.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
10.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 33.6% |
21.3%
12.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
9.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-05
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-13
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-05-14
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-14
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-14
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-08
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2023-03-08
Inspection history
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-27
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-15
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-03-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-17
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2024-06-02
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-02
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-06-02
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,018
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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