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Timely Mission Nursing Home

109 Mission Drive, Buffalo Center, IA 50424

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Timely Mission Nursing Home is a nursing home in Buffalo Center, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(641) 562-2494
Last standard health inspection
June 25, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
42
Residents per day, on average
37.6
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Timely Mission Nursing Home
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (7 vs 21).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0825. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2025.

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  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 25, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 23, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2024.

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  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. 2 citations

    Health inspection on August 1, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2024.

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  12. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 1, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2023.

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  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  15. 4 citations

    Health inspection on August 17, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0801. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2023.

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  16. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 17, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

    • Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

    • Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.

    • Citation K0347. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Timely Mission Nursing Home last inspected?

CMS lists June 25, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Timely Mission Nursing Home have?

CMS lists 7 health citations since August 17, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Timely Mission Nursing Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Timely Mission Nursing Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Timely Mission Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.