34 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (14 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Sergeant Bluff, IA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $29,572 in total fines with 34 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
400 Sergeant Square Drive, Sergeant Bluff, IA
(712) 943-2350
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
66
Certified beds
Average residents
44
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2016-06-21
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
0.72
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.34
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.96
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.03
All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.06
RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.41
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.34
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
0.81
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.53
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.22
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
1,113
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
59.73
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0149
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
5.99
Baseline 18.14% · Performance 18.65% · Measure score 5.99 · Achievement 5.99 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
1.93
Baseline 6.19% · Performance 7.26% · Measure score 1.93 · Achievement 1.93 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
10
Baseline 3.52 hours · Performance 5.90 hours · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 13.17% |
10.72%
2.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 72 · Observed rate 19.44% · Lower 95% interval 8.73% |
| Discharge to community | 56.78% |
50.57%
6.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 49 · Observed rate 53.06% · Lower 95% interval 41.58% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.68 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 41 · Denominator 41 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 41 |
| Discharge self-care score | 66.67% |
53.69%
13 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 36 |
| Discharge mobility score | 63.89% |
50.94%
13 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 36 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 41 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.26% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 6.98% · Lower 95% interval 4.11% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | Not Available |
8.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 66.67% |
56.45%
10.2 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 36 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 20 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 35.71% |
25.2%
10.5 pts better
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 28 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.5
1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
2.1
0.8 pts worse
|
1.8
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.9 · Observed 2.8 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.0% |
94.0%
1 pts worse
|
93.4%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.5% · Q2 84.8% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 93.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.7% |
95.2%
0.5 pts better
|
95.5%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
3.7%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · 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 | 5.0% |
4.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 5.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 33.8% |
20.6%
13.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
14.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.5% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 50.0% · Q4 48.5% · 4Q avg 33.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 32.3% |
19.8%
12.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
15.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.5% · Q2 34.3% · Q3 29.0% · Q4 28.1% · 4Q avg 32.3% · 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 | 34.1% |
18.5%
15.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
17.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 34.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.6% |
18.3%
6.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
9.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.0% · Q2 18.9% · Q3 30.6% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 24.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.7% |
1.7%
2 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.7% |
2.5%
1.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.5% |
26.0%
4.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.2% · Q2 14.7% · Q3 32.1% · Q4 40.1% · 4Q avg 30.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.8% |
4.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.3% |
84.3%
7 pts better
|
81.7%
9.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.9% · Q2 90.3% · Q3 93.1% · Q4 91.2% · 4Q avg 91.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.4% |
13.1%
7.7 pts better
|
12.0%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.4% · Observed 5.0% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.9% |
1.9%
3 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.6% |
73.3%
15.3 pts better
|
79.7%
8.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.6% |
21.3%
5.7 pts better
|
23.9%
8.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.6% · Observed 15.0% · Expected 22.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (14 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-12
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-21
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-12-19
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-12-20
Inspection history
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-22
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 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-22
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 2025-05-22
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-02-20
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-05-22
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 2025-03-06
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-06
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 2025-05-22
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-06
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 2025-05-22
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-22
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Have a Compliance and Ethics Program.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-15
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-08-18
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-08-18
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 2023-08-18
Health
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-15
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-01-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-01-15
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-15
Penalties and ownership
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-03-07 · 76 days
76 day denial
Fine · fine $29,572
Fine
Limited Partnership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Limited Partnership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Limited Partnership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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