Pleasant View Care Center
Whiting, Iowa · CCN 165296
20 surveys since 2010, 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
- 75
- Surveys
- 20
- Harm or worse
- 5
- Immediate jeopardy
- 2
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
- 70
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Monona · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1996
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 4
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 56 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Iowa.
Last survey on record
Jul 3, 2025
494 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 | 4.34 | 3.54 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.67 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 39.0% | 44.6% |
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 | D650.0% | E650.0% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8032×
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- F8042×
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Pleasant View Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF578Nov 4, 2022
Based on staff interviews, clinical record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow their policy regarding the designation of code status (full code or do not resuscitate) with not using the Physician order [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . Without the proper form the facility could not ensure the use of a clear and documented code status form used to notify the receiving facility of a resident's code status if necessary to transfer to a resident to a higher level of care for two of two residents reviewed for correct code status documentation in a sample of 13 residents (Resident (R) 12 and R38). […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF803Jul 3, 2025
Based on review of the planned menu, observations, staff interviews and facility policy review the facility staff failed to follow the planned menu for residents during the pureed meal preparation (Residents #16, #18 and #30) and for additional residents during meal service. The facility identified a census of 56 residents. Findings include: 1. Review of the menu identified the following items as part of the planned menu for the pureed and regular diet served at lunch on 7/1/25: a. Lemon Chicken b. Garlic Parmesan Pasta c. Roasted Caesar Vegetables d. Garlic Toast Observation of meal service on 7/1/25 at 11:41 AM, showed: a. Staff C, [NAME] prepared pureed meals for Residents #16, #18 and #30. Staff C placed four servings of chicken into a blender with one piece of garlic bread. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Jul 3, 2025
Based on observations, facility record review and resident and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure proper temperatures, food palatable and appetizing for 4 of 15 residents reviewed (Residents #24, #42, #45 and #209). The facility reported a census of 56 residents. Finding Include: 1. Observation of meal service on 7/1/25 at 11:41 PM showed the lunch meal consisted of lemon chicken, garlic parmesan pasta, roasted caesar vegetables and garlic toast. a. The chicken appeared dry and burnt. The test tray temped immediately after plating showed: a. Lemon Chicken- 128.2 degrees Fahrenheit (F) b. Garlic parmesan pasta- 110.8 degrees F The test tray after the delivery of meal trays showed: a. Lemon chicken- 117.7 degrees F b. Garlic parmesan pasta- 98.8 degrees F c. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jul 3, 2025
Based on observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure proper sanitary conditions in the kitchen area, where staff prepared food, and failed to prepare food in a sanitary manner. The facility identified a census of 56 residents. Findings included: The initial kitchen walkthrough on 6/30/25 at 11:35 AM revealed the following: a. East dining room kitchenette- refrigerator and freezer with dried liquid and various scattered food debris. b. [NAME] dining room kitchenette/dining area- white crust lime buildup found on ice machine, coffee machine and dishwasher. c. Drawers with utensils found with various food debris and dried liquid. Cupboards with small appliances found with various food debris. d. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Aug 15, 2024
Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to provide food served by a method to maintain a safe and appetizing temperature. The facility reported a census of 47. Findings include: On 8/13/24 at 8:42 AM, Staff F, Dietary Aide (DA) grabbed a milk gallon jug off the kitchenette counter and poured a cup. She stated it was for a resident. A temperature check of the milk revealed the temperature was 44.4 degrees Fahrenheit (F). On 8/14/24 at 12:40 PM, a temperature check of each lunch menu item after lunch service revealed the following results. a) Salisbury steak was 128 F. b) Pureed Salisbury steak was 115 F. c) Pureed green beans were 134.5 F. […]
Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 75 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 3, 2025Standard and complaint3 findings
- Aug 15, 2024Standard6 findings
- Mar 7, 2024Standard3 findings
- Jan 3, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Nov 4, 2022Complaint8 findings · 1 harm
- Aug 1, 2019Standard8 findings
- Apr 17, 2018Standard10 findings · 1 harm
- Jan 26, 2017Standard3 findings
Show the 12 earlier surveys
- Jan 28, 2016Standard4 findings
- Nov 5, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Sep 10, 2015Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 19, 2015Standard1 finding
- Feb 20, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Jan 8, 2015Standard7 findings
- Jul 23, 2014Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Dec 20, 2013—1 finding · 1 harm
- Oct 17, 2013—4 findings
- Aug 16, 2012—3 findings
- Jul 14, 2011—5 findings
- Dec 28, 2010—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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