Clarence Nursing Home
402 2nd Avenue, Clarence, IA 52216
Clarence Nursing Home is a nursing home in Clarence, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (563) 452-3262
- Last standard health inspection
- August 27, 2026 (2 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day, on average
- 40.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Clarence Nursing Home INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (6 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.
3 citations
Health inspection on August 27, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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, 2026.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 17, 2026.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 27, 2026
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 September 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0291 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
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 September 26, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 9, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 July 30, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 9, 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 July 15, 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 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 22, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0868. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 22, 2024
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 3, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.
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 September 3, 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 10, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CLARENCE NURSING HOME INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/17/2008
- CASTER, BRANDIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/05/2023
- HALL, KELSEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/13/2018
- PRUESS, LINSEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/05/2023
- TJADEN, JASONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/17/2018
- YOUNGER, CLETEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2022
Questions
When was Clarence Nursing Home last inspected?
CMS lists August 27, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Clarence Nursing Home have?
CMS lists 6 health citations since August 22, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Clarence Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Clarence Nursing Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Clarence Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.