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Community Memorial Health Center
231 North Eighth Avenue West, Hartley, IA 51346
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.
Certified for 62 beds, Community Memorial Health Center serves Hartley in Obrien County, Iowa and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1992.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Iowa median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 1, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $45K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 41.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Obrien Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.6 | 30.0 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.1% | 41.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $44,528 | $11,872 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 22 Jan 2026, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 G ×1 D ×13 E ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2025 |
| 7 Oct 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 7 Oct 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2024 | Fine | $36,338 | |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.1%, RNs 16.7%; 0 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 | 29.7% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 19.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.8% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.6% | 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: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Community Memorial Healthcenter Association.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bcg Holdings Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Blue Stone Therapy Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2023 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cattail Bcg LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cattail Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Coppage LTC Pharmacy Consulting Plc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/20/2022 |
| Ecsi Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Iowa Health Care Association | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| K F Murphy Co Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/23/2012 |
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 Obrien County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Home | Sanborn | 55 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9.1 | — | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Sanford Senior Care Sheldon | Sheldon | 70 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 30.0 | $12K | 1 Jun 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Obrien County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Community Memorial Health Center been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Community Memorial Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $45K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Community Memorial Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Community Memorial Health Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Community Memorial Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Jan 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.