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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $44,087 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Actual harm · G December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $24,099 |
| December 7, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $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.