The home failed to properly assess a resident after a major change in condition. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 637 — 42 CFR §483.20(b)(2) — S/S: D
Nursing home report
Oelwein Health Care Center
Oelwein, IA · Medicare-certified · 61 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
Oelwein Health Care Center has a 4 out of 5 overall rating, with 4-star health inspection and quality ratings and a 3-star staffing rating. It reported 2.93 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included care planning and food service standards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9336 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 27, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9336.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.29
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50
- Nurse aides
- 2.14
- Weekend nursing
- 2.67
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
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
5%7.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.1%8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.5%5.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.1%2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13.3%14.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%12.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.1%16.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.8%12.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28%17.4%Improving
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
91.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.4%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, minimal harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: B
Recent history
- 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 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LEGACY HEALTHCARE · 89 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 51.3 residents on an average day (84% of 61 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 28 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.