Algona Manor Care Center
2221 East McGregor Street · Algona, IA · 50511 · 5152953505
46 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected October 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165504 · certified since October 15, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.