Laurens Care Center
304 East Veterans Road · Laurens, IA · 50554 · 7128454915
38 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 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 October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
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 April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 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 April 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 21, 2024
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165219 · certified since May 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.