Methodist Manor Retirement Community
1206 West Fourth Street · Storm Lake, IA · 50588 · 7127321120
93 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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 | 4.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.92 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 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 April 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G May 9, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
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 June 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 9, 2024 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165359 · certified since September 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.