Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Clarion, IA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and it had $24,174 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: November 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $24,174recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1321.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.38
Licensed practical nurses
0.80
Nurse aides
1.95
Weekend nursing
2.55
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.1%14%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.7%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%1.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.2%11.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.7%20.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.3%25.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.9%41.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.2%23.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
28.1%41.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.8%94.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — 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 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $24,174 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $24,174 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 17, 2024
$24,174
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 338 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
61.2 residents on an average day (81% of 76 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 28 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.