12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Muscatine, IA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $303,533 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2421 Lutheran Drive, Muscatine, IA
(563) 263-1241
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
155
Certified beds
Average residents
117
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2001-01-01
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
RN hours / resident day
0.47
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.96
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.53
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.96
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.42
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.54
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.33
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.03
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.55
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.64
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.17
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
71%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,482
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
39.82
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9928
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
6.96
Baseline 22.98% · Performance 18.54% · Measure score 6.96 · Achievement 6.23 · Improvement 6.96
Healthcare-associated infections
4.64
Baseline 6.24% · Performance 6.45% · Measure score 4.64 · Achievement 4.64 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 44.44% · Performance 96.99% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.34
Baseline 3.33 hours · Performance 4.31 hours · Measure score 4.34 · Achievement 4.34 · Improvement 3.50
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.33% |
10.72%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 221 · Observed rate 13.12% · Lower 95% interval 8% |
| Discharge to community | 59.15% |
50.57%
8.6 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 192 · Observed rate 53.13% · Lower 95% interval 53.69% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.78 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 123 · Denominator 123 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 123 |
| Discharge self-care score | 49.47% |
53.69%
4.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 47 · Denominator 95 |
| Discharge mobility score | 54.74% |
50.94%
3.8 pts better
|
Numerator 52 · Denominator 95 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 123 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.45% |
7.12%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 128 · Observed rate 5.47% · Lower 95% interval 3.91% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 5.07% |
8.2%
3.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 217 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 7.06% |
42%
34.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 269 |
| Discharge function score | 68.42% |
56.45%
12 pts better
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 95 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 96% |
95.95%
About the same
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 25 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 97.26% |
96.28%
1 pts better
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 73 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 60.94% |
25.2%
35.7 pts better
|
Numerator 39 · Denominator 64 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.5
About the same
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.2 |
2.1
1.1 pts worse
|
1.8
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.2 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.5% |
94.0%
42.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
41.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 47.8% · Q2 44.8% · Q3 54.0% · Q4 60.2% · 4Q avg 51.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.2% |
95.2%
3 pts better
|
95.5%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.9% |
3.7%
0.8 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.0% |
4.0%
1 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 12.4% · Q4 7.6% · 4Q avg 5.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
4.9%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.2% |
20.6%
4.4 pts better
|
19.6%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.6% · Q2 16.9% · Q3 14.8% · Q4 17.6% · 4Q avg 16.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.0% |
19.8%
8.8 pts better
|
16.7%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.2% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 8.8% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 11.0% · 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 | 16.0% |
18.5%
2.5 pts better
|
16.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.4% · Q2 17.2% · Q3 10.6% · Q4 9.8% · 4Q avg 16.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.1% |
18.3%
8.2 pts better
|
14.9%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.0% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 10.6% · Q4 12.4% · 4Q avg 10.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% |
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
2.5%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.9% |
26.0%
4.1 pts better
|
19.8%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.1% · Q2 20.1% · Q3 26.4% · Q4 17.8% · 4Q avg 21.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.9% |
4.3%
1.4 pts better
|
5.1%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.9% |
84.3%
8.6 pts better
|
81.7%
11.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.1% · Q2 90.6% · Q3 95.7% · Q4 92.8% · 4Q avg 92.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 30.1% |
13.1%
17 pts worse
|
12.0%
18.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 30.1% · Observed 29.7% · Expected 11.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.2% |
1.9%
2.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.8% |
73.3%
17.5 pts better
|
79.7%
11.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.8% |
21.3%
2.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.8% · Observed 23.8% · Expected 23.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
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 2025-01-16
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-16
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-10-30
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 2023-10-03
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-10-05
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 2022-06-10
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-06-09
Inspection history
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-09-02
Health
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-09-02
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-09-02
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-09-02
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-02
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-09-02
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-13
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-12-28
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-12-28
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-12-28
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-28
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-12-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-20
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-10-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-20
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-20
Health
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected 2023-10-30
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-10-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-11-13
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 2023-11-13
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-13
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 2023-11-13
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-11-13
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 2023-11-13
Health
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-05-23
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-23
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-07-20
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 2022-07-20
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-07-20
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 2022-07-20
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-07-20
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $141,850
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Fine · fine $134,971
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-09-04 · 46 days
46 day denial
Fine · fine $26,712
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