Remsen, IA

Happy Siesta Health Care Center

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $9,835 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

423 Roosevelt St, Remsen, IA

(712) 786-1125

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

62

Certified beds

Average residents

51

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1999-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

No

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.82

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.35

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.69

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.86

All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.17

RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.37

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.58

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.94

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.41

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.20

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

9,372

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

Performance score

23.84

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9833

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

0

Performance 8.11% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Total nurse turnover

3.58

Baseline 60.00% · Performance 49.06% · Measure score 3.58 · Achievement 3.58 · Improvement 2.61

Adjusted total nurse staffing

3.58

Baseline 3.37 hours · Performance 4.09 hours · Measure score 3.58 · Achievement 3.58 · Improvement 2.52

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.99%
10.72%
0.7 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 61 · Observed rate 4.92% · Lower 95% interval 6.45%
Discharge to community 38.84%
50.57%
11.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 30.77% · Lower 95% interval 26.37%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.87
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 21 · Denominator 21
Falls with major injury 4.76%
0.77%
4 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 21
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.1%
7.12%
1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 31 · Observed rate 9.68% · Lower 95% interval 4.35%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 3.57%
8.2%
4.6 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 84
Staff flu vaccination coverage 56.86%
42%
14.9 pts better
Numerator 58 · Denominator 102
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · 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 0.9
1.5
0.6 pts better
1.9
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.1
0.3 pts better
1.8
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
94.0%
5.5 pts better
93.4%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 97.9% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.5%
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 2.0%
3.7%
1.7 pts better
3.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
4.0%
2.9 pts better
11.4%
10.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.8%
4.9%
0.1 pts better
5.4%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 8.9% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 4.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 27.8%
20.6%
7.2 pts worse
19.6%
8.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.5% · Q2 31.1% · Q3 29.8% · Q4 23.9% · 4Q avg 27.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 28.9%
19.8%
9.1 pts worse
16.7%
12.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.4% · Q2 41.7% · Q3 20.5% · Q4 22.5% · 4Q avg 28.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 13.7%
0.2%
13.5 pts worse
0.1%
13.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.1% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 14.6% · 4Q avg 13.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.9%
18.5%
2.6 pts better
16.3%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.4% · Q2 15.7% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 15.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.6%
18.3%
0.3 pts worse
14.9%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.1% · Q2 18.2% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 18.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.5%
1.7%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
2.5%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 30.7%
26.0%
4.7 pts worse
19.8%
10.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.9% · Q2 38.8% · Q3 27.2% · Q4 27.8% · 4Q avg 30.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.1%
4.3%
3.2 pts better
5.1%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.6%
84.3%
4.3 pts better
81.7%
6.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 85.0% · Q2 100.0% · 4Q avg 88.6%
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 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.0%
73.3%
13.7 pts better
79.7%
7.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 87.0%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-12 · Fire 2025-06-12

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-20 · Fire 2024-06-20

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-05-18 · Fire 2023-05-18

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-20

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-06-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-20

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-20

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-06-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2023-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-06-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-18

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-05-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-06-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-06-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-12

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-06-25

G · Actual harm 2024-04-17

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-04-04

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-07-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-07-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$9,835 2023-07-13

Fine

Fine · fine $9,835

Fine

Ownership

Cornerstone Senior Communities Of Remsen

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2005-07-19
Cody, Mark

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-01-01
Cody, Mark

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-01-01
Cornerstone Senior Communities Of Remsen

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2005-04-20
Cronin, Cheryl

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Cronin, Cheryl

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Draper, Thomas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Draper, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Geha, Andrew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-01-01
Gergen, Elizabeth

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-03-10
Heidesch, Margaret

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Heidesch, Margaret

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Kuiken, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-03-22
Ltc Accounting Services, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 7 facilities 2020-07-01
Owens, Valerie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-10-18
Premier Senior Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2020-07-01
Sanow, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-09-27
Schultz, Judith

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Schultz, Judith

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Sievers, Susan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Sievers, Susan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Staab, Jackie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2001-11-07
Steele, Helen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Steele, Helen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-01
Williams & Company Pc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2020-01-01

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