Zearing Health Care, LLC
404 East Garfield St · Zearing, IA · 50278 · 6414877631
40 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 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 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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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 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 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 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165320 · certified since February 7, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.