On With Life Long Term Care
1002 W Washington Ave. · Polk City, IA · 50225 · 5154219200
40 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.94 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 20, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165281 · certified since July 3, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.