Public Record
Lake Mills Care Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 61
- Avg. residents per day
- 46.7
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 25
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-10-16
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Citations
25 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0697Seriousactual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0841Generalpotential for harm
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0347Generalpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Lake Mills Care Center?
- Lake Mills Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lake Mills, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165366.
- What is the CMS rating for Lake Mills Care Center?
- Lake Mills Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Lake Mills Care Center have?
- Lake Mills Care Center is certified for 61 beds. It serves an average of 46.7 residents per day.
- How many citations does Lake Mills Care Center have?
- Lake Mills Care Center has 25 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Lake Mills Care Center last inspected?
- Lake Mills Care Center was last inspected on October 16, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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