Public Record
Oskaloosa Care Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 83
- Avg. residents per day
- 82.5
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 37
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2025-09-17
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Citations
37 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.
- 0944Generalpotential for harm
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
- 0945Generalpotential for harm
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
- 0946Generalpotential for harm
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
- 0684Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0940Generalpotential for harm
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
- 0678Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0605Generalpotential for harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- 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.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0642Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0281Generalpotential for harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0684Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Oskaloosa Care Center?
- Oskaloosa Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Oskaloosa, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165589.
- What is the CMS rating for Oskaloosa Care Center?
- Oskaloosa Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Oskaloosa Care Center have?
- Oskaloosa Care Center is certified for 83 beds. It serves an average of 82.5 residents per day.
- How many citations does Oskaloosa Care Center have?
- Oskaloosa Care Center has 37 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Oskaloosa Care Center last inspected?
- Oskaloosa Care Center was last inspected on September 17, 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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