Lenox Care Center
111 East Van Buren · Lenox, IA · 50851 · 6413332226
36 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Arboreta Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 March 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
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 March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
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 March 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165235 · certified since November 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.