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Eastern Star Masonic Home
715 West Mamie Eisenhower, Boone, IA 50036
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.
Eastern Star Masonic Home, in Boone, Iowa, is certified for 76 beds under non-profit, other ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Iowa median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 5, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 19.7 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 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 39.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Boone Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 15 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.7 | 21.9 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.5% | 46.8% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 21 May 2026, 24 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Apr 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 39.5%, RNs 46.2%; 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 | 17.7% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.1% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.5% | 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: Eastern Star Masonic Home.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecsi Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2021 |
| Bcg Holdings Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| 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 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/25/2021 |
| Ecsi Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Guardian Pharmacy of Iowa LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2021 |
| Innovative Communications LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/2024 |
| Iowa Health Care Association | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| J Evans Nutrition Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2022 |
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 Boone County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Ogden, LLC | Ogden | 46 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 47.8 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Madrid Home For the Aged | Madrid | 64 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 21.9 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Westhaven Community | Boone | 100 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Boone County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Eastern Star Masonic Home been cited for?
15 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 Eastern Star Masonic Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Eastern Star Masonic Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Eastern Star Masonic Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ecsi Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Eastern Star Masonic Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 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.