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Lenox Care Center

111 East Van Buren, Lenox, IA 50851

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Lenox Care Center is a nursing home in Lenox, 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) 333-2226
Last standard health inspection
March 24, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
36
Residents per day, on average
23.3
Ownership type
For profit - Partnership
Legal business name
Opco Lenox Ia LLC
Chain
Campbell Street Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Iowa average (28 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 overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • 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 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing 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 2 of 5.

  5. 5 citations

    Health inspection on March 24, 2026

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

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      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 April 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 4 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0926. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have policies on smoking.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2026.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2026.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2026.

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  6. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on March 24, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 April 22, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • 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 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • 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 health inspection 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 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.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 2.8 hours per resident per day.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0354 from the fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0511 from the fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0741 from the fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0914 from the fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0921 from the fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025.

  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • 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 health inspection 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 staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  11. 2 citations

    Health inspection on June 25, 2025

    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 July 17, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 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 July 17, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  13. 12 citations

    Health inspection on February 27, 2025

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

    • Citation F0567. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 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 March 17, 2025.

    • 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 17, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0804 2 times since 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 March 17, 2025.

    • 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 March 17, 2025.

    • 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 March 17, 2025.

    • 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 17, 2025.

    • 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 March 17, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 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 March 17, 2025.

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  14. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  15. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.

  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  17. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  18. 9 citations

    Health inspection on March 7, 2024

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

    • Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 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 April 1, 2024.

    • 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 April 1, 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 April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • 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 April 1, 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

    • 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 April 1, 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 April 1, 2024.

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  19. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 13, 2023 from $61,620 to $40,053.

Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Lenox Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists March 24, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

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

CMS lists 28 health citations since March 7, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Lenox Care Center been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Lenox Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Lenox Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

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