Oskaloosa Care Center
605 Highway 432, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Oskaloosa Care Center is a nursing home in Oskaloosa, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 30, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Health citations since January 10, 202433 (Iowa average 21)
- Fines in the past three years1, $45,354 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
Health inspection on July 30, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 August 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0605 2 times since 2025.
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 August 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 3 times since 2025.
Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 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 August 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.
Fire safety inspection on July 30, 2026
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2026.
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 August 18, 2026.
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 August 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 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 August 3, 2026.
Citation K0133. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 3, 2026.
Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0271 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0753. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 3 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 17, 2025 from $67,324 to $45,354.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 17, 2025 from $103,575 to $67,324.
Health inspection on June 11, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 July 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 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 July 6, 2026.
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 July 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 15, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 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 10, 2026.
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 May 10, 2026.
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 May 10, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
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.
Health inspection on November 13, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 November 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2025.
Health inspection on September 17, 2025
6 citationsCMS 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.
CMS fine of $45,354 on September 17, 2025.
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Citation F0678. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual 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 September 29, 2025.
Citation F0940. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
Citation F0944. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
Citation F0945. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
Citation F0946. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on June 19, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 June 26, 2025.
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 June 26, 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 June 26, 2025.
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, 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 June 26, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on June 19, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0271. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2025.
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 June 19, 2025.
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 June 18, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on January 23, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 February 22, 2025.
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 February 22, 2025.
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 February 22, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0642. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 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 February 22, 2025.
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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 1, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 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 August 22, 2024.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2024.
Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on August 1, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 August 14, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 16, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0550 from the health inspection on January 9, 2023.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 10, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 February 8, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (641) 676-3414
- Last standard health inspection
- July 30, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 83
- Residents per day, on average
- 78.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Oskaloosa Care Center INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Iowa average (33 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- OSKALOOSA CARE CENTER INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 05/19/2008
- BARBARA S. DONOHUE, REVOCABLE TRUST5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/22/2016
- CARLSON, KENNETH5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 05/19/2008
- DONOHUE, BARBARA5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 03/22/2016
- REITMEIER, RONALD5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 05/19/2008
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- THEOBALD, MICHAEL5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 05/19/2008
- CARLSON, KENNETHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/19/2008
- DONOHUE, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/19/2008
- FRYMOYER, CISLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/28/2025
- NORTH, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/19/2008
- REITMEIER, RONALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/19/2008
- STEFFEN, TINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2008
- THEOBALD, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/19/2008
Questions
When was Oskaloosa Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists July 30, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Oskaloosa Care Center have?
CMS lists 33 health citations since January 10, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Oskaloosa Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $45,354 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Oskaloosa Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Oskaloosa Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.