Cedar Manor Nursing Home

1200 Mulberry Street · Tipton, IA · 52772 · 5638862133

54 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
  • 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

Inspection record 30% of score 62
Serious harm & abuse 20% 76
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 44
Trend 10% 90
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.083.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.810.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.46≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year42%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $44,087

Inspection citations (15 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected November 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected November 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G May 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G May 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 9, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected May 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G December 7, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected December 8, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G June 29, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 29, 2023

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E June 29, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 1, 2024Fine$24,099
December 7, 2023Fine$8,190
June 29, 2023Fine$11,798

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165599 · certified since July 1, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.