Halcyon House
1015 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA 52353
Halcyon House is a nursing home in Washington, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (319) 653-7264
- Last standard health inspection
- March 19, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 54
- Residents per day, on average
- 51.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Wesley Retirement Services INC
- Chain
- Wesleylife
- 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 citation
Health inspection on March 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 19, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 April 7, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 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 March 30, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.6 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.
2 citations
Health inspection on October 14, 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 F0684. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 29, 2025.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2025.
Fine
October 14, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $51,006 on October 14, 2025.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 March 12, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0232. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 March 7, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 28, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 November 20, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 4, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard 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 April 24, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 4, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 April 15, 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- WESLEYLIFE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 09/21/2010
- WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/1966
Questions
When was Halcyon House last inspected?
CMS lists March 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Halcyon House have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since April 4, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Halcyon House been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $51,006 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Halcyon House?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Halcyon House a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.