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Grundy Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
102 East J Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638
CCN
165241
Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Certified beds
40
Residents per day
31
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating4 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Grundy Care Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 8 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Iowa is 5. CMS lists 1 fine of $48,796 for this home in its penalties file.

Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.

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.

CMS star ratings of Grundy Care Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeGrundy County medianIowa medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating14.03.03.0
Health inspection rating14.03.02.8
Staffing rating24.04.02.9
Quality measure rating44.03.03.6

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.

Health citations of Grundy Care Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsIowa median
Cycle 1 (latest)8 Jan 202635
Cycle 27 Nov 2024185
Cycle 3No date145

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.

Scope and severity of the 35 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyL0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyG0H0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Grundy Care Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
8 Jan 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard survey15 Jan 2026
8 Jan 2026F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.FStandard survey15 Jan 2026
20 Nov 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation27 Aug 2025

Survey cycle 2: 18 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Grundy Care Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
7 Jan 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint investigation14 Jan 2025
7 Nov 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard survey26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0625Notify 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.BStandard survey26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EStandard survey26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.EComplaint investigation26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard survey26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard survey26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.DStandard survey26 Nov 2024
7 Nov 2024F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDStandard survey26 Nov 2024
27 Aug 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint investigation20 Sep 2024
1 Aug 2024F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.FComplaint investigation31 Aug 2024
1 Aug 2024F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.CComplaint investigation31 Aug 2024
1 Aug 2024F0803Ensure 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.FComplaint investigation31 Aug 2024
1 Aug 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint investigation31 Aug 2024

Survey cycle 3: 14 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Grundy Care Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
17 Aug 2023F0578Honor 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.DStandard survey12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.KComplaint investigation12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard survey12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.KComplaint investigation12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint investigation12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint investigation12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint investigation12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard survey12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0758Implement 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.DStandard survey12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyDStandard survey12 Sep 2023
17 Aug 2023F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey16 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.

Penalties of Grundy Care Center in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
7 Jan 2025Fine$48,796

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.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Grundy Care Center
StaffThis homeIowa medianIowa average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.303.703.82
Registered nurses (RN)0.550.700.74
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.600.56
Nurse aides2.162.51
All nurse staff, weekends3.053.303.37
Nurse staff turnover in a year
45.8%
Nurse staff turnover, Iowa median
41.9%
RN turnover in a year
60.0%
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.

Quality measures of Grundy Care Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeIowa medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay21.1%16.8%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.8%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%1.8%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay0.0%3.4%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.0%1.0%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay20.7%15.9%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay4.5%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay12.0%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
Opco Grundy Center IA LLC
Chain
Campbell Street Services (22 homes in the CMS chain file)

The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.

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Other homes in Grundy County

The 3 nearest other nursing homes in Grundy County, Iowa
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
CreeksideGrundy Center5 of 51$018 Dec 2025
Parkview Manor Care CenterReinbeck1 of 56$23,81321 Aug 2025
Oakview Nursing HomeConrad4 of 51$029 May 2025

All 4 nursing homes in Grundy County

Official channels

Cite this page

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Grundy Care Center (CCN 165241). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/grundy-care-center-grundy-center-ia-165241/

Provenance

Licence
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Questions

When was Grundy Care Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 8 Jan 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 7 Nov 2024.
Who operates Grundy Care Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Campbell Street Services. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Grundy Care Center 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.