Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-04 · Fire 2025-12-04
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
West Liberty, IA
Simpson Memorial Home
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1000 North Miller Street, West Liberty, IA
(319) 627-4775
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
55
Certified beds
Average residents
32
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2000-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.85
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.28
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.04
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.62
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.5
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
2.1
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.3% |
94.0%
4.3 pts better
|
93.4%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.8% |
95.2%
1.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 13.9% |
4.0%
9.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% |
4.9%
0.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.5% |
20.6%
2.1 pts better
|
19.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.6% |
19.8%
1.2 pts better
|
16.7%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 29.7% |
18.5%
11.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
13.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 34.0% |
18.3%
15.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
19.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.4% |
1.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.0% |
2.5%
2.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.3% |
26.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
4.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.7% |
84.3%
4.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.4% |
1.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 65.0% |
73.3%
8.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
14.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-17 · Fire 2024-10-17
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-17 · Fire 2023-08-17
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-12-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-12-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-12-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-11-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
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 2025-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-12-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
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 2024-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-17
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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 2024-11-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-17
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-09-19
C · Minimal harm
2023-08-17
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-09-19
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Anderson, Ethan
Corporate Director · Individual
Barnhart, Miranda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Geertz, Emily
Corporate Director · Individual
Grunder, Fredrick
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hazelwood, Melissa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hills Bank And Trust Company
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Hutchings, Mark
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Leggins, Lori
Corporate Director · Individual
Marolf, Ted
Corporate Director · Individual
Mccaslin, Timothy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Miller, Robert
Corporate Officer · Individual
Moeller, Gary
Corporate Director · Individual
Orvis, Samuel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Owen, Robert
Corporate Director · Individual
Smith, Dawn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Thomas, Chad
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Thomas, Chad
Corporate Director · Individual
Wheeler, Michelle
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
White, Laura
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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