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Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

Clarion, IA · Medicare-certified · 76 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.1321 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. 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.