The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Accura Healthcare of Carroll
Carroll, IA · Medicare-certified · 65 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Accura Healthcare of Carroll (Carroll, IA) has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1 star for health inspections, 2 stars for staffing, and 3 stars for quality measures. It has the lowest overall rating, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 2.93 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9268 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9268.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 1.71
- Weekend nursing
- 2.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
28.6%18.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%4.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%11.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.6%9.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.1%10.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—31.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.4%18.2%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.2%0.8%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
32.1%22.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.8%2.4%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.9%97.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—44%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.9%97%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 3 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 13, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ACCURA HEALTHCARE · 43 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 49.1 residents on an average day (76% of 65 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.