Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
One St Joseph Drive · Centerville,, IA · 52544 · 6414374111
19 certified beds Non profit - Church related Hospital-based
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.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.14 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 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 September 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 16E728 · certified since April 1, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.