Iowa Falls, IA

Scenic Manor

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1409 Fremont Street, Iowa Falls, IA

(641) 648-4671

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

77

Certified beds

Average residents

60

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2003-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

No

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.67

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.71

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.57 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.60

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.53 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.98

All reported nurse hours · state 3.83 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.38

RN + LPN hours · state 1.30 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.53

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.35 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.44

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

0.73

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.33

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.26

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

44%

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

933

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

61.98

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0170

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

7.57

Baseline 18.25% · Performance 17.93% · Measure score 7.57 · Achievement 7.57 · Improvement 2.19

Healthcare-associated infections

4.38

Baseline 6.06% · Performance 6.53% · Measure score 4.38 · Achievement 4.38 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

8.28

Baseline 29.76% · Performance 29.85% · Measure score 8.28 · Achievement 8.28 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.57

Baseline 3.84 hours · Performance 4.38 hours · Measure score 4.57 · Achievement 4.57 · Improvement 2.25

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 8.96%
10.72%
1.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 78 · Observed rate 2.56% · Lower 95% interval 5.82%
Discharge to community 53.75%
50.57%
3.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 63 · Observed rate 53.97% · Lower 95% interval 43.25%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.84
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 42.31%
95.27%
53 pts worse
Numerator 11 · Denominator 26
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 26
Discharge self-care score 62.5%
53.69%
8.8 pts better
Numerator 15 · Denominator 24
Discharge mobility score 62.5%
50.94%
11.6 pts better
Numerator 15 · Denominator 24
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 7.69%
2.29%
5.4 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 26 · Adjusted rate 12.17%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.53%
7.12%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 2.56% · Lower 95% interval 3.57%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 14.17%
8.2%
6 pts better
Numerator 17 · Denominator 120
Staff flu vaccination coverage 54.2%
42%
12.2 pts better
Numerator 71 · Denominator 131
Discharge function score 79.17%
56.45%
22.7 pts better
Numerator 19 · Denominator 24
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · 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 0.9
1.5
0.6 pts better
1.9
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
2.1
0.7 pts better
1.8
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.3 · 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 97.0%
95.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
3.7%
1.2 pts better
3.3%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.1%
4.0%
2.1 pts worse
11.4%
5.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 5.2% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 6.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.2%
4.9%
3.7 pts better
5.4%
4.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 1.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.0%
20.6%
7.6 pts better
19.6%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 11.6% · 4Q avg 13.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.6%
19.8%
9.2 pts better
16.7%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.5% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 7.9% · Q4 13.5% · 4Q avg 10.6% · 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 20.3%
18.5%
1.8 pts worse
16.3%
4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.0% · Q2 15.1% · Q3 25.3% · Q4 25.6% · 4Q avg 20.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.9%
18.3%
5.6 pts worse
14.9%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 12.8% · Q3 35.0% · Q4 29.3% · 4Q avg 23.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.1%
1.7%
1.4 pts worse
1.0%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 3.1% · 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 1.6% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 28.6%
26.0%
2.6 pts worse
19.8%
8.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.5% · Q2 26.3% · Q3 21.9% · Q4 28.7% · 4Q avg 28.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.3%
4.3%
4 pts worse
5.1%
3.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.5% · Q2 11.2% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 6.6% · 4Q avg 8.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.2%
84.3%
13.9 pts better
81.7%
16.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.4% · Q2 95.8% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.5%
1.9%
4.6 pts worse
1.6%
4.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 68.0%
73.3%
5.3 pts worse
79.7%
11.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 68.0%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-01 · Fire 2025-05-01

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-16 · Fire 2024-05-16

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-02-23 · Fire 2023-02-23

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

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

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

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 2025-05-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-05-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-06-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2024-06-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-06-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-06-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-02-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-11

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2024-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-30

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2024-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-03-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-03-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2023-03-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Amlie, Sally

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

33% 1 facilities 1986-02-03
Wayne And Marlene Anderson Heritage Trust

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

33% 1 facilities 2019-11-01
Wood Family Living Trust

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

17% 1 facilities 2019-11-01
Bearden Family Revocable Trust

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

6% 1 facilities 2019-11-01
Snodgrass, Elizabeth

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

6% 1 facilities 1999-12-31
Wood, Lucien

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

6% 1 facilities 1999-12-31
Amlie, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-04-23
Amlie, Thomas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-04-23
Anderson, Marlene

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-11-01
Anderson, Wayne

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-11-01
Anderson, Wayne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 1974-04-10
Anderson, Wayne

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-11-01
Beardan, Michael

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-11-01
Bearden, Molly

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-11-01
Hoodjer, Lisa

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-09-12
Wood, Gilbert

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2019-11-01
Wood, Gilbert

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 10 facilities 1999-07-13
Wood, Gilbert

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2019-11-01
Wood, Kathryn

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-11-01

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