Humboldt, IA

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections

1000 North 15th Street, Humboldt, IA

(515) 332-4200

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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

28

Certified beds

Average residents

24

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2001-11-08

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.98

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.71

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.29

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.22

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

63%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.2	1.5 0.3 pts better	1.9 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.3	2.1 0.2 pts worse	1.8 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.9%	94.0% 4.9 pts better	93.4% 5.5 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	6.5%	3.7% 2.8 pts worse	3.3% 3.2 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	33.3%	20.6% 12.7 pts worse	19.6% 13.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	5.2%	19.8% 14.6 pts better	16.7% 11.5 pts better	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	26.6%	18.5% 8.1 pts worse	16.3% 10.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	29.6%	18.3% 11.3 pts worse	14.9% 14.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.0%	1.7% 0.7 pts better	1.0% About the same	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	4.3%	2.5% 1.8 pts worse	1.7% 2.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	27.2%	26.0% 1.2 pts worse	19.8% 7.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	2.4%	4.3% 1.9 pts better	5.1% 2.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	75.0%	84.3% 9.3 pts worse	81.7% 6.7 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-01-04 · Fire 2024-01-04

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-11-10 · Fire 2022-11-10

3 health deficiencies

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

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-01-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-01-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2024-01-09

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

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 2024-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-04

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-20

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-12-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-10

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2022-11-23

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