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Embassy Rehab and Care Center
206 Port Neal Road, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
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 60 beds, Embassy Rehab and Care Center serves Sergeant Bluff in Woodbury County, Iowa and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1988.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 10, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 45.0 per 100 beds, more 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 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 54.2%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Woodbury Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 30 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.0 | 45.7 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.2% | 49.3% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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, 5 Jun 2025.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×10 F ×1
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 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 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 | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 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 | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | 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 | 20 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 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 | 20 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Feb 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 54.2%, RNs 25.0%; — 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 | 14.9% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.6% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.8% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Kismet Sux Llc. Chain: Lantis Enterprises (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismet Hd LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Kismet Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Lantis Enterprises, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
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 Woodbury County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke'S Regional Medical Center SNF | Sioux City | 20 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15.0 | — | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | Sioux City | 74 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Accura Healthcare of Sioux City, LLC | Sioux City | 46 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 45.7 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Holy Spirit Retirement Home | Sioux City | 78 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 38.5 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Casa De Paz Health Care Center | Sioux City | 71 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 | 50.7 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Correctionville Specialty Care | Correctionville | 39 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 | 107.7 | $60K | 7 May 2026 |
| Pioneer Valley Living and Rehab | Sergeant Bluff | 66 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 55 | 83.3 | — | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Westwood Specialty Care | Sioux City | 85 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 79 | 92.9 | $181K | 29 Apr 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Woodbury County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Embassy Rehab and Care Center been cited for?
27 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 Embassy Rehab and Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Embassy Rehab and Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Embassy Rehab and Care Center?
It is part of the Lantis Enterprises chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kismet Hd LLC, Kismet Holdings LLC and Lantis Enterprises, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Embassy Rehab and Care Center 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.