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Akron Care Center, Inc
991 Highway 3, Akron, IA 51001
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Akron Care Center, Inc is a Government, city nursing home in Akron, Iowa, certified for 45 beds and caring for about 43 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 40.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Plymouth Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 6 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.3 | 13.3 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.4% | 42.4% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 18 Jun 2026, 1 May 2025.
Severity mix: D ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.4%, RNs 33.3%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.4% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 15.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.5% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.6% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, city. Legal business name: Akron Care Center, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Akron | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/10/2015 |
| Akron Care Center, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2009 |
| LTC Accounting Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| LTC Accounting Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Plymouth County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Le Mars | Le Mars | 46 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 37.0 | — | 29 May 2025 |
| Good Samaritan - Lemars | Le Mars | 64 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9.4 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Happy Siesta Health Care Center | Remsen | 62 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8.1 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Kingsley Specialty Care | Kingsley | 43 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 88.4 | $27K | 21 May 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Plymouth County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Akron Care Center, Inc been cited for?
6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Akron Care Center, Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Akron Care Center, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Akron Care Center, Inc?
Ownership type is government, city. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include City of Akron, Akron Care Center, Inc. and LTC Accounting Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Akron Care Center, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.