Deficiency Index

Cedar Manor Nursing Home

Tipton, Iowa · CCN 165599

12 surveys since 2011, 6 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
35
Surveys
12
Harm or worse
6
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file7/12

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

The facility

Certified beds
54
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Chain
Independent
County
Cedar · rural
Medicare-certified since
2010

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
3
Staffing
4
Quality measures
4

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 102 not-for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Iowa.

Last survey on record

Nov 20, 2025

354 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 day4.163.76
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.70—
Annual nurse turnover43.6%40.0%

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

Enforcement

Fines
$32,289 across 2 penalties

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 harmG426.7%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD853.3%E320.0%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 15 of the 35 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5502×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F6892×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F5821×

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

  • F6091×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • F6371×

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Cedar Manor Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF760Mar 28, 2022

    Based on observation, clinical record review, staff interview, and hospital record review, the facility failed to hold a [MEDICATION(S)] ([MEDICATION(S)]) medication (blood thinner) according to the physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Resident #34 identified with an International Normalized Ratio (INR) lab value on 1/31/22 of 8.0 (therapeutic level 2-3). The facility failed to hold the [MEDICATION(S)] dose 2/1/22 and the recheck of the INR on 2/2/22 revealed a critical INR of 10.8. Resident #34 required transportation to the hospital. This failure resulted in Immediate Jeopardy to the health, and safety of the residents. The facility reported a census of 51 residents. Findings Include: 1. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684May 1, 2024

    Based on observation, record review, resident and staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to properly document assessments for two of eight residents reviewed (Residents #2 and #3). The facility failed to document Resident #2's weekly wound assessments. In addition, the facility failed to document the time Resident #3's seizure lasted and failed to document follow-up assessments. The facility reported a census of 51 residents. Findings include: 1. Resident #2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating intact cognition. Resident #2 required substantial/maximal staff assistance with toilet use and lower body dressing. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689May 1, 2024

    Based on observation, record review, resident, family and staff interview and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure the safety of 2 of 8 residents reviewed (Resident #1 and #5). Resident #5 fell while transferring with a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). The fall resulted in 3 fractured ribs and a hemothorax (a condition where blood collects in the pleural space, the hollow area between lungs and rib cage). In addition, the facility failed to determine the cause of Resident #1's a facial bruise. The facility reported a census of 51 residents. Findings included: 1. Resident #5's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating intact cognition. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF760Dec 7, 2023

    Based on clinical record review, staff, resident, and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to administer the correct medication to 1 out of 7 residents reviewed, when a resident received another resident's medication in error (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 48 residents. Findings Include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment for Resident #1, dated 10/25/23, listed diagnoses of Atrial Fibrillation (Afib), coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure, and hypertension (high blood pressure). The MDS reflected a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15, indicating intact cognition. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Jun 29, 2023

    Based on clinical record review, observation, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent the development of a pressure ulcer for a resident identified at risk for the development of pressure ulcers and failed to perform hand hygiene during wound care for one out of one resident reviewed for pressure ulcers (Resident #8). The facility reported a census of 44 residents. Findings Include: The MDS (Minimum Data Set) Assessment identifies the definition of Pressure Ulcers: Stage I - An intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence. […]

Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 35 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Nov 20, 2025Standard3 findings
  • Oct 3, 2024Standard2 findings
  • May 1, 2024Complaint4 findings · 2 harm
  • Dec 7, 2023Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 29, 2023Standard and complaint5 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 3, 2022Complaint3 findings
  • Mar 28, 2022Standard3 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 20, 2020Standard3 findings
Show the 4 earlier surveys
  • Oct 12, 2017Standard1 finding
  • Oct 22, 2015Standard2 findings
  • Aug 4, 2014Standard3 findings · 1 harm
  • May 27, 2011—5 findings

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

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