Tabor Manor Care Center
209 Main Street · Tabor, IA · 51653 · 7126292645
46 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 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.
64% 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $17,996 |
Inspection citations (59 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
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 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 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 January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 10, 2025
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2025
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 March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165546 · certified since April 1, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.