9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Elk Horn, IA
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $25,448 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2027 College Avenue, Elk Horn, IA
(712) 764-4201
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
64
Certified beds
Average residents
57
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-05-01
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
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
85%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
65%
Annual nurse turnover · state 44% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
13,038
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
8.87
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9808
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
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
0
Baseline 5.64% · Performance 9.20% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 43.18% · Performance 70.59% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.66
Baseline 3.35 hours · Performance 3.84 hours · Measure score 2.66 · Achievement 2.66 · Improvement 1.51
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.15% |
10.72%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 63 · Observed rate 7.94% · Lower 95% interval 6.58% |
| Discharge to community | 38.45% |
50.57%
12.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 41 · Observed rate 31.71% · Lower 95% interval 28.38% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.02 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 27 |
| Falls with major injury | 3.7% |
0.77%
2.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 27 |
| Discharge self-care score | 25% |
53.69%
28.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge mobility score | 33.33% |
50.94%
17.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 24 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 27 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 9.2% |
7.12%
2.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 31 · Observed rate 16.13% · Lower 95% interval 5.3% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 10% |
8.2%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 60 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 91.67% |
42%
49.7 pts better
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 60 |
| Discharge function score | 45.83% |
56.45%
10.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 24 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
1.5
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.1 |
2.1
2 pts worse
|
1.8
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.1 · Observed 3.6 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% |
94.0%
4.9 pts better
|
93.4%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.8% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 97.8% · 4Q avg 98.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.8% |
95.2%
0.6 pts better
|
95.5%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.8% |
3.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
4.0%
3.4 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.8% |
4.9%
3.1 pts better
|
5.4%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.7% |
20.6%
1.9 pts better
|
19.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.6% · Q2 16.3% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 23.3% · 4Q avg 18.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.7% |
19.8%
7.1 pts better
|
16.7%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 13.0% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 16.2% · 4Q avg 12.7% · 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 | 20.8% |
18.5%
2.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.2% · Q2 25.8% · Q3 20.3% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 20.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.2% |
18.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 32.5% · Q3 22.0% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 20.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.3% |
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.1% |
2.5%
2.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.3% |
26.0%
2.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.1% · Q2 24.4% · Q3 41.6% · Q4 26.0% · 4Q avg 28.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.3% |
4.3%
2 pts better
|
5.1%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.8% |
84.3%
5.5 pts better
|
81.7%
8.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 95.8% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 89.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.1% |
13.1%
About the same
|
12.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.1% · Observed 12.0% · Expected 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.9% |
21.3%
3.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.9% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 19.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-12
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-09-05
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-05
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-08-28
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 2024-08-27
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-28
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2024-08-28
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-08-27
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-06-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-06-08
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-21
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-12-22
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-11
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-01
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-11-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-05
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 2024-09-05
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-05
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-05
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 2024-09-05
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-09-05
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-09-05
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 2024-09-05
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-09-05
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 2024-09-05
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 2024-05-31
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-06-26
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 2023-06-26
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-06-26
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 2023-06-26
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $25,448
Fine
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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