Community Memorial Health Center
231 North Eighth Avenue West · Hartley, IA · 51346 · 7127282428
62 certified beds Non profit - Other
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.03 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $44,528 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
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 February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 27, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 8, 2024 | Fine | $36,338 |
| August 22, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165177 · certified since December 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.