Polk City, IA

On With Life Long Term Care

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1002 W Washington Ave., Polk City, IA

(515) 421-9200

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

0 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

40

Certified beds

Average residents

38

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1996-07-03

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

0.00

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

0.00

Nurse aide staffing

Total nurse hours

0.00

All reported nurse hours

Licensed hours

0.00

RN + LPN hours

Weekend hours

0.00

Weekend nurse staffing

Weekend RN hours

0.00

Weekend registered nurse coverage

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.00

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

0.00

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

0.00

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

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 · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
No data were submitted for this measure.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 14.12%
8.2%
5.9 pts better
Numerator 12 · Denominator 85
Staff flu vaccination coverage 29.55%
42%
12.4 pts worse
Numerator 39 · Denominator 132
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

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 1.4 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.5
2.1
1.6 pts better
1.8
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
94.0%
5.4 pts better
93.4%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 97.5% · 4Q avg 99.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.0%
95.2%
0.2 pts worse
95.5%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.0%
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 6.7%
4.0%
2.7 pts worse
11.4%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 6.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.7%
4.9%
2.8 pts worse
5.4%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 7.5% · Q3 8.1% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 7.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 37.8%
20.6%
17.2 pts worse
19.6%
18.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.9% · Q2 30.0% · Q3 43.2% · Q4 42.5% · 4Q avg 37.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.0%
19.8%
2.2 pts worse
16.7%
5.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.2% · Q2 24.2% · Q3 19.4% · Q4 23.3% · 4Q avg 22.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 12.2%
0.2%
12 pts worse
0.1%
12.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 15.0% · 4Q avg 12.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.2%
18.3%
3.9 pts worse
14.9%
7.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 22.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.9%
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
1.0%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.8%
2.5%
1.3 pts worse
1.7%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 12.2%
26.0%
13.8 pts better
19.8%
7.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.7% · Q2 16.8% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 9.9% · 4Q avg 12.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.7%
4.3%
4.4 pts worse
5.1%
3.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.1% · Q2 6.4% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 5.8% · 4Q avg 8.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-31 · Fire 2025-12-31

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-12-12 · Fire 2024-12-12

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-28 · Fire 2023-09-28

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-31

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-31

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2026-01-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-12-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-10-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

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 2023-10-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

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 2024-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

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 2023-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-09-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-10-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Foreman, Jim

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-01-01
Lewis, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-06-01
On With Life Extended Services Ltd

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2011-07-01
On With Life Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2001-07-01
Shelton, Jeanette

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-11-01
Shelton, Jeanette

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-11-01

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