Prairie Gate

• Star rating

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

• 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 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS has cited this home for F0550 3 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

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

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 4.2 hours per resident per day.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 19, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 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 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 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 August 7, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 31, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.

• Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.

• Citation F0732. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.

• 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 15, 2024.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.

• 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 15, 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 29, 2024.

• Citation K0343. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2024.

• Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.

• Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.

• Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

57 of 387 Iowa homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.

• Citation F0839. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2024.

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CMS fine of $27,630 on June 5, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from March 28, 2024, for 7 days.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

91 of 387 Iowa homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.

• Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.

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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 April 4, 2024.

• 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 April 4, 2024.

• Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2024.

• Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2024.

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• Star rating

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