Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-20 · Fire 2025-03-20
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Laurens, IA
Laurens Care Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
304 East Veterans Road, Laurens, IA
(712) 845-4915
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 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
38
Certified beds
Average residents
30
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-05-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.83
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.45
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.65
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.93
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.28
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.57
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.62
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.96
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.56
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.18
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
14%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
141
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
81.82
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0262
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
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
9.14
Baseline 53.66% · Performance 26.32% · Measure score 9.14 · Achievement 9.14 · Improvement 8.99
Adjusted total nurse staffing
7.22
Baseline 4.8 hours · Performance 5.13 hours · Measure score 7.22 · Achievement 7.22 · Improvement 2.89
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.32% |
10.72%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 38 · Observed rate 13.16% · Lower 95% interval 7.31% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 20 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.9 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 91.67% |
95.27%
3.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 24 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.17% |
2.29%
1.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 24 · Adjusted rate 3.52% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 20 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 61 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 33.77% |
42%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 77 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · 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 | 3.0 |
1.5
1.5 pts worse
|
1.9
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.0 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.5 |
2.1
2.4 pts worse
|
1.8
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.5 · Observed 3.7 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
3.7%
3.7 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.3% |
4.0%
0.7 pts better
|
11.4%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.6% |
4.9%
2.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.1% |
20.6%
2.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 25.0% · 4Q avg 23.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.8% |
19.8%
1 pts better
|
16.7%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 18.8% · 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 | 16.9% |
18.5%
1.6 pts better
|
16.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 16.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.5% |
18.3%
4.8 pts better
|
14.9%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 13.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.0% |
2.5%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 10.3% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.9% |
26.0%
1.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.6% · Q2 18.2% · Q3 41.2% · Q4 23.5% · 4Q avg 27.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.6% |
4.3%
1.7 pts better
|
5.1%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.5% |
1.9%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-21 · Fire 2024-03-21
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-09 · Fire 2023-02-09
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
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 2024-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-03-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-03-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-02-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-02-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
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 2023-02-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-02-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
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 2023-02-19
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-08
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-08
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-10-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-20
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F729 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected 2024-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-21
F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2024-04-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-03-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-09
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-03-09
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Boevers, Jennifer
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dodd, Jamie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Egertsen, Marlin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Horsman, Kelly
Corporate Director · Individual
Norland, Mikayla
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Svuba, Jerlyn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Van Genderen, Kaye
Corporate Officer · Individual
Woodley, Richard
Corporate Director · Individual
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