01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-06-12 | 6 | 2025-06-12 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-07-25 | 10 | 2024-07-25 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-09-18 | 12 | 2023-09-18 | 4 |
CMS CCN 1651782026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
The Highlands
607 Highland Drive · Decorah, IA 52101 · Winneshiek County
Certified beds86CMS provider file
Recent citation rows54current CMS citation release
Penalty rows3current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
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
54 rows in the current release
3 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-18 · 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 · 2026-07-01 · complaint2025-09-23 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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 · 2025-09-24 · complaint2025-09-23 · HEALTHF0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-24 · complaint2025-06-12 · FIREE0029Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-242025-06-12 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-242025-06-12 · 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 · 2025-06-262025-06-12 · HEALTHF0641Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-262025-06-12 · 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 · 2025-06-262025-06-12 · 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 · 2025-06-202025-06-12 · 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 · 2025-06-252025-06-12 · 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 · 2025-06-252025-06-12 · 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 · 2025-06-302025-06-12 · FIREK0711Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-302025-06-12 · 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 · 2025-06-252024-12-09 · HEALTHF0684Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
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 · 2024-12-10 · complaint2024-09-25 · 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 · 2024-09-26 · complaint2024-09-25 · 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 · 2024-09-26 · complaint2024-07-25 · 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 · 2024-08-312024-07-25 · FIREE0006Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-152024-07-25 · FIREE0026Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-162024-07-25 · 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 · 2024-08-312024-07-25 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-282024-07-25 · 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 · 2024-07-262024-07-25 · 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 · 2024-07-2603 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-09 | Fine | $50,211 | 0 |
| 2024-07-25 | Fine | $43,628 | 0 |
| 2024-07-25 | Payment Denial | $0 | 10 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- BJELLAND, SUSANIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 02/22/2010
- ELSBERND, NANCYIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 02/22/2010
- SCHMIDT, JEFFREYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/20/2013
- CONTINUUM HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/17/2013
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 hours3.90per resident day
RN hours0.44per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.59per resident day
Staff turnover53.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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