01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-22 | 9 | 2026-01-22 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-11-21 | 7 | 2024-11-21 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-10-12 | 3 | 2023-10-12 | 6 |
CMS CCN 1655762026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Ossian Care Center
114 Fisher Street · Ossian, IA 52161 · Winneshiek County
Certified beds46CMS provider file
Recent citation rows33current 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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
33 rows in the current release
0 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.
2026-05-07 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-12 · complaint2026-05-07 · 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 · 2026-06-12 · complaint2026-01-22 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · FIREE0030Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · FIREE0031Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · HEALTHF0552Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · 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 · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-132026-01-22 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-262026-01-22 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2026-02-132025-10-20 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-02 · complaint2024-11-21 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-212024-11-21 · HEALTHF0636Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-212024-11-21 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-212024-11-21 · 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 · 2024-12-21 · complaint2024-11-21 · 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 · 2024-12-212024-11-21 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; 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 · 2024-12-212024-11-21 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2024-12-212024-11-21 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-052024-11-21 · 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 · 2024-12-2403 / 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- BRINCKS, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2016
- ELSBERND, MELVINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/1995
- LANSING, KENNETHIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/1990
- SENDER, MARYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2016
- UHLENHAKE, LEANNEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/20/2025
- BAUMLER, KARLAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2016
- BUSHMAN, THOMASIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/1998
- ELSBERND, MELVINIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/1995
- MONROE, TAMIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/1989
- OSSIAN SENIOR HOSPICE INCORPORATEDOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/03/2013
- FOSAAEN, RANDYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2022
- JACKSON, HEATHERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/26/2022
- MACARIO, NATALIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/13/2017
- MANNING, AMYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/28/2023
- MARSHALL, RACHAELIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/16/2024
- WENNER, PAULIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/16/2024
- BCG HOLDINGS INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2024
- BLUE STONE THERAPY INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2023
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 hours4.63per resident day
RN hours0.66per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.81per resident day
Staff turnover40.7%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Iowa ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.