Grundy Center, IA

Creekside

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

503 Wical Way, Grundy Center, IA

(319) 824-3212

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

55

Certified beds

Average residents

38

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2018-05-15

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

1.10

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.61

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.63

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.35

All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.72

RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.98

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

1.07

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.34

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.27

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.13

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

4,313

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

Performance score

40.45

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9934

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 18.95% · Performance 22.85% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.61

Baseline 5.82% · Performance 6.46% · Measure score 4.61 · Achievement 4.61 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

3.66

Baseline 59.04% · Performance 48.72% · Measure score 3.66 · Achievement 3.66 · Improvement 2.52

Adjusted total nurse staffing

7.91

Baseline 5.28 hours · Performance 5.33 hours · Measure score 7.91 · Achievement 7.91 · Improvement 0.40

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 13.29%
10.72%
2.6 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 93 · Observed rate 13.98% · Lower 95% interval 8.99%
Discharge to community 48.9%
50.57%
1.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 75 · Observed rate 50.67% · Lower 95% interval 39.04%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.67
1.02
0.3 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 96.77%
95.27%
1.5 pts better
Numerator 30 · Denominator 31
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 31
Discharge self-care score 23.08%
53.69%
30.6 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 26
Discharge mobility score 46.15%
50.94%
4.8 pts worse
Numerator 12 · Denominator 26
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 3.23%
2.29%
0.9 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 31 · Adjusted rate 3.79%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.46%
7.12%
0.7 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 45 · Observed rate 2.22% · Lower 95% interval 3.51%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 5.97%
8.2%
2.2 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 67
Staff flu vaccination coverage 77.22%
42%
35.2 pts better
Numerator 61 · Denominator 79
Discharge function score 26.92%
56.45%
29.5 pts worse
Numerator 7 · Denominator 26
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · 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 0.5
1.5
1 pts better
1.9
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
2.1
1.2 pts better
1.8
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.7%
94.0%
4.7 pts better
93.4%
5.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.7% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.7%
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 0.7%
3.7%
3 pts better
3.3%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · 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% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.8%
4.9%
1.1 pts better
5.4%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 3.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.3%
20.6%
0.3 pts better
19.6%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.2% · Q2 24.2% · Q3 17.6% · Q4 18.2% · 4Q avg 20.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.0%
19.8%
2.2 pts worse
16.7%
5.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.9% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 21.2% · Q4 21.4% · 4Q avg 22.0% · 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% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 10.1%
18.5%
8.4 pts better
16.3%
6.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.6%
18.3%
2.7 pts better
14.9%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.4% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 24.2% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 15.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 5.4%
1.7%
3.7 pts worse
1.0%
4.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
2.5%
1.8 pts better
1.7%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 21.2%
26.0%
4.8 pts better
19.8%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.1% · Q2 19.7% · Q3 21.0% · Q4 20.9% · 4Q avg 21.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 0.6%
4.3%
3.7 pts better
5.1%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.3%
84.3%
10 pts worse
81.7%
7.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 78.6% · 4Q avg 74.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
1.9%
0.6 pts worse
1.6%
0.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-18 · Fire 2025-12-18

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2025-01-09 · Fire 2025-01-09

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2024-02-15 · Fire 2024-02-15

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-12-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-12-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-12-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-12-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-12-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-01-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

Corrected 2025-01-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-15

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2024-02-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-15

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-02-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-15

K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

Corrected 2024-02-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-15

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-02-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-15

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-02-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-15

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-15

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-02-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Western Home Services Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 4 facilities 2014-06-24
Ager, Wendy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2022-01-01
Brockelsby, Sheri

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2018-01-18
Brown, Sarah

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2021-01-01
Evans, Angela

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2022-01-01
Fox, Larry

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2020-01-01
Frankhauser, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2021-01-01
Fryslie, Abbye

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-02-03
Gaines, Ronald

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2021-01-01
Gibbs, Stacy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2018-02-26
Hansen, Kris

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2022-01-01
Hansen, Kris

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-02-21
Harris, Jerry

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2022-01-01
Kramer, Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-10-21
Lincoln Savings Bank

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2025-01-01
Mccormick, Darrell

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2022-01-01
O'leary, Patrick

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2022-01-01
Sannes, Aaron

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2025-01-15
Schroeder, Heather

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2025-01-15
Schultz, Dianne

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2021-01-01
Susong, Katherine

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2025-01-15
Watters, Paul

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-03
Western Home Services Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2022-01-01

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