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Great River Care Center

1400 West Main, Mc Gregor, IA 52157

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Great River Care Center is a nursing home in Mc Gregor, 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) 873-3527
Last standard health inspection
August 21, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
39
Residents per day, on average
29.9
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
McGregor Care LLC
Chain
Edgewood Convalescent Home
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (5 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 quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 2, 2025 from $12,740 to $8,281.

  4. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • 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.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

  6. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  7. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 2, 2025

    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.

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

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 November 3, 2025.

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  8. Fine

    December 2, 2025 (11 months ago)

    CMS fine of $8,281 on December 2, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0291 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0914 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0921 from the fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024.

  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 September 5, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • 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 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 2, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 3, 2024.

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  14. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on October 2, 2024

    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 November 8, 2024.

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  15. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  17. 2 citations

    Health inspection on October 26, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard 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 November 3, 2023.

    • 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 November 3, 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 Great River Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists August 21, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Great River Care Center have?

CMS lists 5 health citations since October 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Great River Care Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,281 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Great River Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Great River Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

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