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Nora Springs Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Nora Springs, Iowa)

907 W Congress, Nora Springs, Iowa 50458

Phone: 6417495331

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
45
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Floyd
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIowa AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.290.74-0.45
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.093.86-0.77
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.8/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover42.3%44.1%-

Health Citation History

10 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-23Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-14Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-08Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-18Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-03Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

14 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-23Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-23Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-29Miscellaneous DeficienciesMeet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-03Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-03Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-03Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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