Ossian Care Center
114 Fisher Street · Ossian, IA · 52161 · 5635329440
46 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 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 December 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 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 December 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F October 12, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165576 · certified since November 9, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.