Lenox Care Center
Lenox, Iowa · CCN 165235
24 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2019.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 97
- Surveys
- 24
- Harm or worse
- 6
- Immediate jeopardy
- 4
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
- 36
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- CAMPBELL STREET SERVICES
- County
- Taylor · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1994
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 5
- 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
Mar 24, 2026
230 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 | 4.63 | 3.63 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.30 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 31.6% | 44.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1967.9% | E725.0% | F27.1% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8804×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F6882×
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.
- F8042×
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Lenox Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, patternF610Oct 4, 2022
Based on record review, facility investigative file review, staff interviews and policy review the facility failed to separate Staff D Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Staff E Registered Nurse (RN) after an allegation of abuse was reported to the Director of Nursing (DON) on [DATE]. On [DATE] at approximately 9:50 PM, Staff E allegedly yanked Resident #1 back through an exit door forcefully and she fell . Staff E took away the resident's walker and proceeded to hold her down in a chair against her will. Staff D obtained a flat sheet per Staff E's directive and then Staff D held Resident #1 in the chair while Staff E wrapped the sheet around the resident's right leg. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Apr 13, 2023
Based on record review, staff and resident interviews, and policy review the facility failed to prevent abuse in the facility when staff documented unreasonable intimidation and punishment which resulted in mental anguish for 2 of 2 residents reviewed, (Resident #4 and #6). A determination was made that the facility's noncompliance placed residents in the facility in immediate jeopardy. The State Agency informed the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) that began as of May 2, 2022 on March 30, 2023 at 3:15 PM. The facility staff removed the Immediate Jeopardy on March 31, 2023 through the following actions: 1. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF609Apr 13, 2023
Based on record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to report to the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) an accident with major injury for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #4). The facility also failed to identify and report to DIA abuse for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #4 and #6). A determination was made that the facility's noncompliance placed the residents in the facility in immediate jeopardy. The State Agency informed the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) that began as of May 2, 2022 on March 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM. The Facility Staff removed the Immediate Jeopardy on March 31, 2023 through the following actions: 1. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF741Apr 13, 2023
Based on record review, staff and resident interviews, and policy review the facility failed to ensure staff members posses the basic competencies and skill sets to meet the behavioral health needs of residents for whom the facility has assessed with identified behaviors for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #4 and #6). A determination was made that the facility's noncompliance placed residents in the facility in immediate jeopardy. The State Agency informed the facility of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) that began as of May 2, 2022 on March 30, 2023 at 3:15 PM. The Facility Staff removed the Immediate Jeopardy on March 31, 2023 through the following actions: 1. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 13, 2023
Based on record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to provide root cause analysis interventions of previous falls to prevent 1 of 1 residents (Resident #4) from sustaining a major injury. The facility also failed to provide adequate supervision for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #2 and #11) after residents sustained falls in the facility. The facility reported a census of 18 residents. Finding include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] for Resident #4 documented a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) of 12 which suggested moderately impaired cognition. […]
Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 97 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Mar 24, 2026Standard and complaint5 findings
- Jun 25, 2025Complaint2 findings
- Feb 27, 2025Standard and complaint12 findings
- Mar 7, 2024Standard and complaint9 findings
- May 19, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Apr 13, 2023Standard22 findings · 4 harm
- Oct 4, 2022Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
- Dec 2, 2021Standard and complaint2 findings
Show the 16 earlier surveys
- Aug 28, 2019Complaint2 findings
- Aug 23, 2019Standard2 findings
- Jan 9, 2019Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
- Jun 7, 2018Standard2 findings
- Apr 18, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Mar 16, 2017Standard and complaint4 findings
- Jun 14, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Mar 10, 2016Standard2 findings
- Mar 26, 2015Standard9 findings
- Jan 16, 2014—3 findings
- Apr 10, 2013—2 findings
- Dec 26, 2012—2 findings
- Nov 15, 2012—2 findings
- Jan 23, 2012—1 finding
- Oct 6, 2011—1 finding
- Aug 11, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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