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Linn Manor Care Center

Marion, Iowa · CCN 165511

19 surveys since 2011, 5 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
59
Surveys
19
Harm or worse
5
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file14/19

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

The facility

Certified beds
38
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
LIFE CARE SERVICES
County
Linn
Medicare-certified since
2004

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
4
Quality measures
3

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

Jun 10, 2026

152 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 day3.623.76
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.70—
Annual nurse turnover40.5%40.0%

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

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG211.1%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1583.3%E—F15.6%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 18 of the 59 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6895×

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

  • F5521×

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  • F5541×

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • F5841×

    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.

  • F6091×

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

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Linn Manor Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF741Aug 31, 2022

    Based on record review, staff and resident's responsible party (RP) interviews, the facility failed to have sufficient staff with appropriate competencies and skills sets that included caring for residents with mental and psychosocial disorders, to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety, and attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident, for 2 of 4 residents reviewed. This failure resulted in a resident's attempted suicide that required transfer to the hospital for a higher level of care (Resident #1), and a resident's continued inappropriate and unsolicited sexual behaviors of touching female residents in a sexual manner (Resident #2). […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 16, 2025

    Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent a fall, resulting in a hip fracture for one out of three residents reviewed (Resident#1). The facility reported a census of 35 residents. Findings include:The Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #1 listed diagnoses of dementia, heart failure, Atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), malnutrition, adult failure to thrive. The MDS included a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 5 out of 15, which indicted severe cognitive impairment. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689May 23, 2024

    Based on record review, staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to ensure safe transfers for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for mechanical lift transfers (Residents #5 and #11). The facility reported a census of 34 residents. Findings include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] for Resident #5 documented a Brief Interview of Mental Status of 3, indicating severely impaired cognition. The MDS documented she was dependent on staff to assist her with transfers, toileting, moving herself in a wheelchair, and dressing. The MDS also documented her primary diagnosis of stroke and also has dementia, depression, and anxiety. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF865Nov 9, 2023

    Based clinical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to develop, implement, and maintain an effective, comprehensive, data-driven Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program that focuses on indicators of the outcomes of care and quality of life. The facility reported a census of 34 residents. Findings Include: A review of the Summary Statement of Deficiencies and provider's Plan of Correction (POC) dated 7/18/22, with corrections initially dated 8/18/22 and revised to 10/1/22, identified the following deficiencies: a. F609 - Reporting of Alleged Violations. b. F657 - Care Plan Timing and Revision. c. F684 - Quality of Care. d. F689 - Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices. e. F727 - Sufficient Nursing Staff. f. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Jul 18, 2022

    Based on staff interview, Facility Schedule review and Facility Assessment Review, the facility failed to provide the required 8 hours a day Registered Nurse (RN) coverage for 9 out of 30 days reviewed. The facility reported a census of 32 residents. Findings Include: Review of the Nursing Schedule from June 12 through July 12, 2022, lacked an RN in the facility 9 out of 30 days (6/12/22, 6/18/22, 6/19/22, 6/26/22, 7/2/22, 7/3/22, 7/4/22, 7/5/22, 7/10/22). On 7/14/22 at 7:25 AM, The Director of Nursing (DON), said she worked Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays and another RN works Wednesdays. The DON said she worked the weekends to make the RN coverage. […]

Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 59 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jun 10, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 12, 2026Standard6 findings
  • Oct 16, 2025Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • May 23, 2024Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 9, 2023Standard and complaint7 findings
  • Aug 31, 2022Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 18, 2022Standard and complaint7 findings
  • Dec 12, 2019Standard9 findings · 1 harm
Show the 11 earlier surveys
  • Sep 7, 2017Standard1 finding
  • Aug 4, 2016Standard2 findings
  • Jul 21, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 24, 2015Standard1 finding
  • Aug 5, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • May 13, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 21, 2014Standard and complaint3 findings
  • Sep 19, 2013—1 finding · 1 harm
  • Aug 1, 2013—2 findings
  • Jul 6, 2012—3 findings
  • Aug 19, 2011—7 findings

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

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