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

605 Highway 432, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577

Phone: 6416763414

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
83
Avg Residents/Day
78.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Mahaska
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIowa AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.410.74-0.33
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.553.86-0.31
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.8/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover65.4%44.1%-

Health Citation History

33 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-30Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-11Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-15Freedom 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
2026-04-15Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-09-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G – Actual Harm
2025-09-17Administration DeficienciesDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-17Administration DeficienciesConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-17Infection Control DeficienciesInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-17Administration DeficienciesProvide training in compliance and ethics.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-01Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

15 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-30Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Construction DeficienciesInstall a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-01Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-01Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-01Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-01Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$45,354
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-09-17Fine$45,354-

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