The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Zearing Health Care Center
Registered name: Zearing Health Care, LLC
Zearing, IA · Medicare-certified · 40 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Zearing Health Care Center has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty totaling $22,205 in fines. Staffing is 3.68 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, while quality measures are 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6828 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,205recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6828.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.89
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.49
- Nurse aides
- 2.30
- Weekend nursing
- 3.32
Hours per resident per day.
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
—12.5%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%4.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.5%13%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.4%20%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.6%22.2%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
—94.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure residents fully understood their health status, care, and treatments. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 552 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,205 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,205 in total fines.
- $22,205
Federal fine
Jun 30, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 31.8 residents on an average day (80% of 40 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 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.