Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center
Anita, Iowa · CCN 165217
30 surveys since 2010, 13 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 142
- Surveys
- 30
- Harm or worse
- 13
- Immediate jeopardy
- 7
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 41
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Cass · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1994
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 137 for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Iowa.
Last survey on record
Jun 4, 2026
158 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.60 | 3.63 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.32 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 73.3% | 44.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $51,773 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J46.7% | K11.7% | L— |
| Actual harm | G23.3% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D3151.7% | E1626.7% | F610.0% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6094×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F5843×
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.
- F6003×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F6583×
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, patternF741Aug 3, 2023
Based on clinical record review, family interviews, resident interviews, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to provide sufficiency of staff (including both quantity and competency of staff) to care for the behavioral health of 5 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #3, #4, #5, #6, and #10). The State Agency (SA) informed the facility on 7/27/23 at 2:00 PM of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) that began as of 1/24/23 at 2:42 PM. The Facility Staff removed the Immediate Jeopardy on 7/28/23 through the following actions: a. On 7/18/23 order received to increase monitoring of behaviors for Resident #5. b. On 7/18/23 Resident #5 assessed by Primary Care Physician. c. On 7/28/23 obtained an order pharmacy medication review for Resident #5. d. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Aug 2, 2024
Based on clinical record review, facility record review, staff and resident interviews, and facility policy reviews the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 residents (Resident #1) was free from abuse and psychological harm. Resident #1 reported to staff that Staff A CNA had provided peri-cares in a rough manner, had called her names and used curse words in front of her. The facility suspended Staff A while they completed their investigation and allowed her to come back to work as long as she did not provide cares to Resident #1. Staff reported when Staff A would come to work, Resident #1's demeanor would change: she would become guarded, shaky, stay by other staff member's side, tear up, was fearful for her safety. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF609Aug 2, 2024
Based on clinical record review, facility investigative file review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to report 1 of 3 resident's (Resident #1) allegation of abuse to the appropriate staff members to ensure timely reporting to the State Agency. On 7/23/24 at roughly 8:30 PM Staff A and Staff B had assisted Resident #1 with getting ready for bed. Resident #1 told staff she was upset and yelling that she had asked two hours prior to be put to bed. Staff explained to her they were assisting others with baths, passing the snack cart out and assisting others to bed. Resident #1 yelled I asked you two f***ing hours ago. Staff A replied with I am not putting up with your shit tonight. Resident #1 replied I am not dealing with your attitude either. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Aug 3, 2023
Based on clinical record review, family interview, resident interview, staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to protect residents from alleged sexual abuse for 3 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #4, #5, and #6). The State Agency (SA) informed the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on 7/27/23 at 2:00 PM that began as of 1/24/23 at 2:42 PM. The Facility Staff removed the immediacy on 7/28/23 through the following actions: a. On 7/18/23 Regional Director of Operations (RDO), Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON), Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), and Social Worker ad-hoc meeting to discuss potential root cause of occurrence. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF609Aug 3, 2023
Based on clinical record review, family interview, resident interview, staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to protect residents from alleged sexual abuse for 2 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #4 and #5). The State Agency (SA) informed the facility on 7/27/23 at 2:00 PM of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) that began as of 1/24/23 at 2:42 PM. The Facility Staff removed the immediacy on 7/28/23 through the following actions: a. Root Cause Analysis was completed 7/28/23. Root Cause findings: Administrator did not report the incident to the appropriate agency within 2 hours. b. […]
Read 32 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 32 of 142 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 26, 2026Complaint14 findings · 1 harm
- Jun 4, 2026Complaint7 findings
- Feb 12, 2026Standard and complaint7 findings
- Oct 14, 2025Complaint3 findings
- Jun 19, 2025Complaint6 findings · 1 harm
- Feb 20, 2025Standard and complaint17 findings
- Nov 26, 2024Complaint4 findings
- Aug 2, 2024Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
Show the 22 earlier surveys
- Jun 25, 2024Complaint2 findings
- Mar 21, 2024Standard3 findings
- Aug 3, 2023Complaint8 findings · 4 harm
- Jan 10, 2023Standard and complaint14 findings · 1 harm
- Jun 3, 2021Standard2 findings
- Mar 25, 2021Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
- Oct 17, 2020Infection control3 findings
- Jul 2, 2019Standard14 findings · 1 harm
- Apr 5, 2018Standard3 findings
- Feb 9, 2017Standard and complaint8 findings
- Feb 25, 2016Standard3 findings
- Dec 2, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Apr 30, 2015Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Mar 27, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Nov 13, 2014Standard and complaint6 findings
- Sep 25, 2013—3 findings
- May 24, 2013—1 finding · 1 harm
- Aug 30, 2012—1 finding
- Feb 14, 2012—1 finding
- Aug 11, 2011—2 findings
- Feb 10, 2011—1 finding
- Nov 5, 2010—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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