CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1654682026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Eastern Star Masonic Home

715 West Mamie Eisenhower · Boone, IA 50036 · Boone County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★☆☆3/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds76CMS provider file
Recent citation rows31current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-2152026-05-216
Cycle 22025-04-2452025-04-247
Cycle 32024-07-1852024-07-183
02 / CITATION DETAIL

31 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent 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 · 2026-06-03
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-03 · complaint
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-03 · complaint
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-03 · complaint
2026-05-21 · HEALTHF0943Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-03 · complaint
2026-05-21 · FIREK0374Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-21
2026-05-21 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-21
2026-05-21 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-21
2026-05-21 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure 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 · 2026-05-21
2026-05-21 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-03
2026-05-21 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-21
2025-04-24 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 · HEALTHF0805Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-24 · FIREK0341Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-04-24 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-19
2025-04-24 · FIREK0354Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-04-24 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2025-04-24 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-14
2025-04-24 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-23
2024-07-18 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-01
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • ECSI INCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024
  • KOSS, ROBERTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2021
  • RAMLHUN, TIMOTHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2021
  • WHITAKER, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/22/2022
  • ANDERSON, JOSHUAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2021
  • ELSBERRY, APRILIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/24/2022
  • HENSON, CODYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/17/2024
  • HULL, TIFFANYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/10/2024
  • METZGER, ASHLEYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2017
  • ROSSOW, JULIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/21/2020
  • WALSH, CHRISTINAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2022
  • AEGIS THERAPIES, INC.Organization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/31/2021
  • BCG HOLDINGS INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024
  • BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024
  • CATTAIL BCG LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024
  • CATTAIL INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024
  • CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/25/2021
  • ECSI INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024

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.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.13per resident day
RN hours0.62per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.61per resident day
Staff turnover39.5%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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