The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Community Memorial Health Center
Hartley, IA · Medicare-certified · 62 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Community Memorial Health Center has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating. Its staffing rating is 5 out of 5, but health inspections and quality measures are both 2 out of 5; reported nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, slightly below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0187 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0187.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.12
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.38
- Nurse aides
- 2.52
- Weekend nursing
- 3.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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
26.7%27.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.5%2.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.6%15.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.8%33.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.1%15.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%19.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—19.2%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.3%1.7%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.1%27.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.5%97.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—55.2%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure its quality review group had the required members and met at least every three months. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 868 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — 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 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $36,338 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $36,338 in total fines.
- $36,338
Federal fine
Jul 8, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Occupancy
- 44.2 residents on an average day (71% of 62 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 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.