Exira Care Center
411 South Carthage · Exira, IA · 50076 · 7122685393
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $22,880 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
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 August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 13, 2023
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023 · 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 August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C July 13, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 10, 2024 | Fine | $22,880 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165412 · certified since April 1, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.