Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-19 | 9 | 2026-02-19 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-02-13 | 4 | 2025-02-13 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-05-02 | 3 | 2024-05-02 | 2 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
407 9Th Street · Elma, IA 50628 · Howard County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-02-19 | 9 | 2026-02-19 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-02-13 | 4 | 2025-02-13 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-05-02 | 3 | 2024-05-02 | 2 |
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24 · complaintProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-21 · complaintPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-21Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-21Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-21Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-21Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-21Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-21Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-06Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-23Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-23Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-19Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-04Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-19Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-18Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-27 · complaintHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-15 · complaintAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-15Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-15 · complaintInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-05Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-13Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-10-17 · complaintEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-02Provide 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-02Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Fine | $36,750 | 0 |
| 2024-12-05 | Fine | $8,018 | 0 |
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.
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