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Timely Mission Nursing Home

Buffalo Center, Iowa · CCN 165586

20 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
63
Surveys
20
Harm or worse
5
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file17/20

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

The facility

Certified beds
42
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Winnebago · rural
Medicare-certified since
2008

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
5
Staffing
4
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=10, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Nov 17, 2025

357 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 day3.093.76
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.48—
Annual nurse turnover36.0%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 harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD7100.0%E—F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 7 of the 63 citations on record.

In the surveyor’s words

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

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Apr 14, 2022

    Based on observations and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure food was labeled with dates after opening, labeled with product after removing from original package, discarded after product expiration date and maintain clean and sanitizable cutting boards for food preparation. The facility identified a census of 24 residents. Findings include: 1. An initial kitchen tour conducted on [DATE] at 10:01 a.m., of the kitchen revealed the following items were stored in the kitchen ready for service: a. gallon of low-fat white milk- open with no open date b. gallon of chocolate milk- open with no open date c. light cranberry juice- open with no open date d. unsweetened tea- open with no open date e. grape juice-open with no open date f. shredded cabbage-open with no open date g. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF825Nov 17, 2025

    Based on observation, clinical record review, staff and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure the provision of occupation and physical services for 1 of 3 resident reviewed for therapy services upon admit. (Resident #1). The facility identified a census of 33 residents.Findings include:Resident #1s Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], documented the resident had a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 13 which indicated intact cognition with decision making abilities, was able to understand and was understood by others. The resident required staff dependence with mobility and transfers and the use of a walker or wheelchair. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF637Aug 1, 2024

    Based on record review, staff interview, and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual the facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 residents (Resident #20 and #19) Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed within 14 days of identifying a significant change occurred. The facility reported a census of 30 residents. Findings include: 1. Record review of Resident #20 revealed a Physicians Order documented the resident was discharged from hospice on 11/22/23. Record review of Resident #20 revealed that a Significant Change MDS was not completed when the resident had been discharged from hospice care. During an interview on 7/30/24 at 1:21 PM, the MDS Coordinator reported when a resident goes on or off hospice she has not done anything for MDS completion for it. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF686Aug 1, 2024

    Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, resident interview and policy review the facility failed to assure that a resident with a pressure ulcer received treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing of two stage two pressure ulcers for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 30 residents. Finding include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment identifies the definition of pressure ulcers: Stage I is an intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence. Darkly pigmented skin may not have a visible blanching; in dark skin tones only it may appear with persistent blue or purple hues. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF623Aug 17, 2023

    Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the Long Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman of a resident transfer to the hospital for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for hospitalization s (Resident #3). The facility reported a census of 28 residents. Findings include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented Resident #3 had a re-entry date of 4/12/23 from an acute visit to the hospital. The MDS further documented a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 5 indicating severe cognitive impairment and the resident required extensive physical assistance with bed mobility, toilet use and transfers. […]

Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 63 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Nov 17, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 1, 2024Standard2 findings
  • Aug 17, 2023Standard4 findings
  • Apr 14, 2022Standard3 findings
  • Sep 28, 2020Infection control2 findings
  • Oct 24, 2019Standard3 findings
  • Aug 2, 2018Standard3 findings
  • Jun 6, 2018Complaint5 findings · 2 harm
Show the 12 earlier surveys
  • Jan 23, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 1, 2017Complaint10 findings · 2 harm
  • May 11, 2017Standard and complaint2 findings
  • Jan 19, 2017Complaint4 findings
  • Mar 24, 2016Standard3 findings
  • Jan 8, 2016Complaint3 findings
  • Nov 17, 2015Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Apr 30, 2015Standard5 findings
  • May 8, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 13, 2014—1 finding
  • Dec 20, 2012—6 findings
  • Dec 2, 2011—3 findings

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

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