Deficiency Index

Marian Home

Fort Dodge, Iowa · CCN 165539

17 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
54
Surveys
17
Harm or worse
6
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse6

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file15/17

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

The facility

Certified beds
90
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Chain
Independent
County
Webster · rural
Medicare-certified since
2004

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
4
Staffing
5
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=7, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Jun 18, 2026

144 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 day4.064.05
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.73—
Annual nurse turnover37.8%41.1%

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

Enforcement

Payment denials
1

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 harmG133.3%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD266.7%E—F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 3 of the 54 citations on record.

In the surveyor’s words

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

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689May 16, 2024

    Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to assure each resident received adequate assistance to prevent a fall with injury for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #31). The facility reported a census of 76 residents. Findings include: According to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] Resident #31 scored 3 on the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) indicating severe cognitive impairment. The resident had functional limitation in range of motion (ROM) of 1 side, upper extremity. The resident required supervision or touching assistance with transfer and ambulation. The resident's diagnoses included rheumatoid arthritis (RA). […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF881Jan 24, 2022

    Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed have a system in place to track antibiotic use as part of their antibiotic stewardship program. The facility failed to provide documentation of ongoing tracking and trending of antibiotic use. The facility reported a census of 72 residents. Findings include: On 1/24/21 at 10:04 p.m., the Infection Control task for the facility's recertification survey was conducted with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and Staff B, Unit Manager. They reported they have an infection control module that is filled out with resident symptoms or complaints. Staff B stated she checks the antibiotic use daily but did not run or do a monthly report of antibiotic use. The NHA and Staff B stated they would provide more information. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF580Jun 18, 2026

    Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to notify the physician of a condition change for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #66). Resident #66 had complaints of shortness of breath with low oxygen saturation of 79% on 3 liters (L) of oxygen and a new productive cough with crackles in bilateral lower lungs. The facility reported a census of 72 residents.Findings include:Resident #66's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] showed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating no cognitive impairment. The MDS also documented diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, respiratory failure, a seizure disorder, malnutrition, anxiety, and depression. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF693Jun 18, 2026

    Based on observations, clinical chart review and staff interview the facility failed to check placement for gastrostomy tube for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #66). The facility reported a census of 72 residents. Findings include: Resident #66's Minimum Data Set (MDS) (standardized clinical assessment tool) assessment dated [DATE] showed a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15, indicating no cognitive impairment. The MDS also documented diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease, respiratory failure (inability of lungs to exchange gases), a seizure disorder, malnutrition, anxiety, and depression. The MDS further documented Resident #66 received nutrition through a gastrostomy feeding tube (tube through abdomen for feeding). […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF644Jan 24, 2022

    Based on clinical record review and staff interview the facility failed to complete a follow-up Preadmission Screening and Resident Review for one out of one residents reviewed in the current sample who had a change in mental health diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] #2). The facility reported a census of 72 residents. Findings include: 1. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] identified Resident #2 with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . The MDS assessed the resident with a BIMS (Brief Interview Mental Status) score of 15 indicating no cognitive impairment. The assessment documented Resident #2 entered the facility on 3/13/15. […]

Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 54 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jun 18, 2026Standard2 findings
  • May 16, 2024Standard and complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jan 24, 2022Standard4 findings
  • Aug 19, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Feb 20, 2020Standard4 findings
  • Jan 19, 2019Standard5 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 6, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 25, 2017Standard3 findings · 1 harm
Show the 9 earlier surveys
  • Aug 18, 2016Standard7 findings
  • Mar 16, 2016Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Jan 13, 2016Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 24, 2015Standard and complaint6 findings
  • Aug 7, 2014Standard3 findings
  • Apr 25, 2014Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • May 16, 2013—4 findings
  • May 18, 2012—3 findings
  • Jun 23, 2011—3 findings

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

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