CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1654912026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Evans Senior Living Community

1010 North Elm Street · Cresco, IA 52136 · Howard County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds43CMS provider file
Recent citation rows11current 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 12025-08-1402025-08-141
Cycle 22024-09-1902024-09-196
Cycle 32023-06-1512023-06-153
02 / CITATION DETAIL

11 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-08-14 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-14
2024-09-19 · FIREK0223Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-25
2024-09-19 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure 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 · 2024-09-25
2024-09-19 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-17
2024-09-19 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-24
2024-09-19 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-25
2024-09-19 · FIREK0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-30
2023-06-15 · 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 · 2023-06-30
2023-06-15 · FIREK0222Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-26
2023-06-15 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-28
2023-06-15 · FIREK0541Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-30
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

  • BRACE, MATTHEWIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2024
  • EASLER, SUSANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/28/2024
  • FERRIE, MARTIIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/22/2026
  • HVITVED, AARONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/22/2026
  • KACHER, BRENDONIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2021
  • RICE, HEIDIIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/12/2021
  • RICE, KATHYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/24/2024
  • SHEEHY, BRYANIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/23/2025
  • HRDLICKA, AUSTINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/23/2025
  • KACHER, BRENDONIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/23/2025
  • RICE, HEIDIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2024
  • RICE, KATHYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/22/2026
  • BOWSER, RACHELIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/16/2026
  • MAHER, JONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016
  • PUTNAM, TIFFANYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/18/2024
  • BOWSER, RACHELIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/16/2026
  • MAHER, JONIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016
  • PUTNAM, TIFFANYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/18/2024

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 hours3.66per resident day
RN hours0.70per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.07per resident day
Staff turnover28.9%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Iowa ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.