Exira Care Center in Exira, IA has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings but a 4-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.74 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility has had $22,880 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,880recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7365.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.65
Licensed practical nurses
0.67
Nurse aides
2.42
Weekend nursing
3.42
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
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
28.6%8.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.5%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3%4.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.1%24%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.1%29.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.8%19.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
11.8%11.2%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.5%8.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.4%0%Improving
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
—97.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—95.7%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure enough backup water supply for essential areas of the home. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 922 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 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 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,880 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,880 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 10, 2024
$22,880
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
37.7 residents on an average day (63% of 60 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 27 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.