Emmetsburg Care Center

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0677 3 times since 2024.

• Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.

• Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 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 May 29, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 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 May 29, 2026.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.

• 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 May 29, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.

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• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 28, 2025 from $39,530 to $25,695.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 January 20, 2026.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

CMS lists this as a standard 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.

32 of 387 Iowa homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0805. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0805 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 August 15, 2025.

• Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.

• 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 August 15, 2025.

• 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 15, 2025.

• 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 15, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 July 22, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0331. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Construct fire resistant interior walls.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2025.

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CMS fine of $25,695 on July 28, 2025.

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• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• 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 4 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 March 20, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

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

• Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.

• 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 October 4, 2024.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.

• 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 October 4, 2024.

• Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 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 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 27, 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 September 27, 2024.

• Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

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• 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.

• Star rating

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

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 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 July 26, 2023.

• Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2023.

• Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2023.

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