13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
West Branch, IA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $263,922 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
451 West Orange Street, West Branch, IA
(319) 643-2551
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
65
Certified beds
Average residents
47
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Care Initiatives
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.74
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.45
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.96
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.94
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
90%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
71%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.5
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.1
0.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.4% |
94.0%
4.4 pts better
|
93.4%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.5% |
95.2%
6.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.1% |
3.7%
3.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.8 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 | 5.3% |
4.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.7% |
20.6%
8.9 pts better
|
19.6%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.1% |
19.8%
0.7 pts better
|
16.7%
2.4 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 | 11.0% |
18.5%
7.5 pts better
|
16.3%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.9% |
18.3%
7.4 pts better
|
14.9%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% |
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.5%
2.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.9% |
26.0%
0.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.2% |
4.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 60.5% |
84.3%
23.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
21.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.4% |
13.1%
4.7 pts better
|
12.0%
3.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.9% |
1.9%
1 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 69.2% |
73.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
10.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.7% |
21.3%
9.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-12-02
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-12-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-09
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-22
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-12-02
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-11-25
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 2024-02-09
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-02-14
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-17
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-10
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-12-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-10
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-12-10
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-10
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-16
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-09-16
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-02-05
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-05
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 2024-02-05
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-20
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-04-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-04
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-05-04
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-05-04
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $219,650
Fine
Fine · fine $19,877
Fine
Fine · fine $11,746
Fine
Fine · fine $12,649
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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