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.
Humboldt, IA
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections
1000 North 15th Street, Humboldt, IA
(515) 332-4200
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
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Hospital-based
Yes
CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.98
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.71
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.29
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.98
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.69
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.22
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.59
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
1.15
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.84
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.17
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
63%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
36%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | Not Available |
8.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
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 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 95.8% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.9% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 88.5% |
| 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 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 6.5% · 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 | 3.4% |
4.9%
1.5 pts better
|
5.4%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.4% |
| 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 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 36.4% · Q3 37.5% · Q4 33.3% · 4Q avg 33.3% |
| 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 · Q2 9.5% · Q3 5.0% · 4Q avg 5.2% · 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 | 26.6% |
18.5%
8.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
10.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 26.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 52.4% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 29.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 35.2% · Q2 16.4% · Q3 25.6% · Q4 32.0% · 4Q avg 27.2% |
| 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 · Q1 4.6% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 75.0% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
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
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Nearby options
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1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $135,298 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#2
Marian Home
Fort Dodge, IA
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
Rotary Senior Living
Eagle Grove, IA
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $56,092 in total fines
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