Keystone, IA

Keystone Nursing Care Center INC

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

250 Fifth Street, Keystone, IA

(319) 442-3234

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

55

Certified beds

Average residents

40

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2012-07-17

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.38

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.62

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.32

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.72

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

54%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.5
0.7 pts better
1.9
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
2.1
0.9 pts better
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.0%
6 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.3%
3.7%
0.4 pts better
3.3%
About the same
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 5.1%
4.9%
0.2 pts worse
5.4%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.8%
20.6%
6.2 pts worse
19.6%
7.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.4%
19.8%
12.4 pts better
16.7%
9.3 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 13.1%
18.5%
5.4 pts better
16.3%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.2%
18.3%
5.9 pts worse
14.9%
9.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 4.1%
1.7%
2.4 pts worse
1.0%
3.1 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 31.6%
26.0%
5.6 pts worse
19.8%
11.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.8%
4.3%
2.5 pts worse
5.1%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
84.3%
15.7 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
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

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-11 · Fire 2025-09-11

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-19 · Fire 2024-09-19

1 health deficiencies

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

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-22 · Fire 2023-06-22

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

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

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-09-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-10-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-09-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-19

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-10-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-22

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-06-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-22

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-07-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-22

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-06-30

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-02-06

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-02-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-22

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-07-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bruns, Tracy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-03-16
Bruns, Tracy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-03-16
Meeker, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-03-16
Meeker, Brian

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-03-16

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