Nursing home report
Osage, IA · Medicare-certified · 46 beds
Osage Rehab and Health Care Center in Osage, IA has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing and quality scores, and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.06 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It had $14,433 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent citations involving feeding tube care, accident hazards, and RN staffing requirements.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.058 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.058.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly train staff about dementia care and how to recognize and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 943 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
A federal payment denial was recorded.
A federal fine of $14,433 was recorded.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,433 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Dec 22, 2025
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 28, 2025
Federal fine
Jul 17, 2024
Now operated by Osage Rehab & Health Care Center, previously Osage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
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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.
