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Guttenberg Care Center

1315 Acre Street, Guttenberg, IA 52052

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Guttenberg Care Center is a nursing home in Guttenberg, 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
(563) 252-2281
Last standard health inspection
November 20, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
46
Residents per day, on average
34.8
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Guttenberg Ia Skilled Nursing Facility LLC
Chain
Legacy Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (0 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 July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on November 20, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 December 2, 2025.

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

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  3. CMS update of September 24, 2025

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

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

  4. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  6. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

  9. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  10. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 7, 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 November 20, 2024.

    • Citation E0029. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop a communication plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 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 December 14, 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 November 14, 2024.

    • Citation K0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 November 22, 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 November 14, 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2023.

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  11. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  12. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  14. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 9, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 November 28, 2023.

    • 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 November 14, 2023.

    • 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 November 14, 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 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 Guttenberg Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists November 20, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Guttenberg Care Center have?

CMS lists 0 health citations. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Guttenberg Care Center been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Guttenberg Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Guttenberg Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

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