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Accura Healthcare of Cascade LLC

Cascade, Iowa · CCN 165568

16 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
38
Surveys
16
Harm or worse
2
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file11/16

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
46
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
ACCURA HEALTHCARE
County
Dubuque
Medicare-certified since
2006

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
4
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=6, floor 20).

Last survey on record

May 28, 2026

165 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.263.63
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.56—
Annual nurse turnover30.6%44.5%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

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Flagged by CMS on Care Compare

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG116.7%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD350.0%E233.3%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 6 of the 38 citations on record.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Accura Healthcare of Cascade LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600May 28, 2026

    Based on observation, record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical abuse by a staff member for one out of one resident reviewed (Resident #14), when staff physically forced a resident to transfer. This deficient practice resulted in a bruised arm for Resident #14. The facility identified a census of 42 residents. Findings include: Review of Resident #14's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] revealed the resident had severely impaired cognitive skills for daily decision making. Per the MDS, the resident had a short and long term memory problem. The MDS did not have any behaviors indicated. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 15, 2025

    Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility cleaning lists the facility failed to maintain clean dry goods storage containers for 2 out of 2 containers, failed to clean 4 out of 4 vents, and failed to maintain a clean floor in the kitchen. The facility reported a census of 42 residents. Findings include: On 5/12/25 at 10:08 AM, Staff B, [NAME] stood in the kitchen at the prep table as he seasoned chicken while his hair net failed to contain the back part of his hair that left about 4 inches that hung onto his neck and shoulders. On 5/12/25 10:10 AM, the sugar and the flour plastic covers held light gray film and white powder over the handles and the top 50% of the lids. The wall to the right of the stove was 75% covered in splattered brown residue. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Jun 1, 2023

    Based on observations and staff interviews the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for the residents. The facility identified a census of 38 residents. Findings include: On 5/30/23 at 10:15 a.m. in the Chronic Confusion Dementing Illness (CCDI) unit, observed the carpet with dirty areas of dried spills and dried food matted in the carpet of the main dining area. On 5/31/23 at 10:00 a.m. observed staff in the CCDI unit vacuuming the carpet in the main dining area after breakfast. Dried spills and matted food still present in the carpet. On 5/31/23 at 12:28 p.m. observed the general population dining room with carpet dirty and dried up spills in the main dining area. An interview on 5/31/23 at 1:55 p.m. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658May 28, 2026

    Based on observation, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure a nurse remained with a resident after medications were provided to the resident for one of three residents reviewed (Resident #7). The facility reported a census of 42 residents. Findings include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Resident #7 dated 3/4/26 listed diagnoses of atrial fibrillation, heart failure, diabetes mellitus (DM), Schizophrenia, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) showed a score of 15 out of 15, which indicated intact cognition. The Care Plan for Resident #7 revealed a current intervention to give medications as ordered.On 5/27/26 at 8:10 AM, Staff B Registered Nurse prepared the oral medications scheduled for Resident #7. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Mar 4, 2026

    Based on clinical record review, employee file review, staff interview, and facility document review the facility failed to complete hand hygiene and change their gloves during wound care for one out of two residents reviewed (Resident #5). The facility reported a census of 43 residents.Findings include:Resident #5's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13, indicating intact cognition. The MDS included diagnoses of diabetes mellitus (DM), anemia (low iron levels in the blood), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and arthritis. […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 38 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • May 28, 2026Standard and complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 4, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 3, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • May 15, 2025Standard1 finding
  • Jun 1, 2023Standard1 finding
  • Jan 30, 2020Standard2 findings
  • Apr 11, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 20, 2018Standard and complaint4 findings
Show the 8 earlier surveys
  • Jul 14, 2016Standard9 findings
  • Aug 27, 2015Standard2 findings
  • May 14, 2015Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 26, 2014Standard4 findings
  • Apr 25, 2013—2 findings
  • Apr 13, 2012—3 findings
  • Nov 23, 2011—1 finding
  • Apr 29, 2011—2 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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