Fort Dodge Health and RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 728 14th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
- CCN
- 165156
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 65
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Residents per day
- 60
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 26 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 23 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Iowa is 5. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $166,043 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Webster County median | Iowa median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 387 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Iowa median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 26 Feb 2026 | 23 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 15 Jan 2025 | 7 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 18 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 23 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0774 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 18 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 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 | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Oct 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Fine | $30,745 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Fine | $135,298 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Iowa median | Iowa average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.18 | 3.70 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.51 | 0.70 | 0.74 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.53 | 0.56 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.51 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.74 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 48.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Iowa median
- 41.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 87.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.4% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.8% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.8% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Gypsum Creek Healthcare, Inc.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Jun 2011 | |
| Oleson Park Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 28 Aug 2014 | |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Adp of the snf | 18 Jul 2011 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Webster County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Home | Fort Dodge | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 24 Apr 2025 | |
| Friendship Haven, Inc | Fort Dodge | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 3 Jul 2025 | |
| Grandview Healthcare Center | Dayton | 2 of 5 | 4 | $33,598 | 11 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation (CCN 165156). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/fort-dodge-health-and-rehabilitation-fort-dodge-ia-165156/
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Questions
- When was Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 26 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 17 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 15 Jan 2025.
- Who operates Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain The Ensign Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Iowa as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.