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Lenox Care Center
111 East Van Buren, Lenox, IA 50851
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.
Lenox Care Center, in Lenox, Iowa, is certified for 36 beds under for-profit, partnership ownership and belongs to the Arboreta Healthcare chain.
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 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 14, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 77.8 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 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), above the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 31.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Taylor Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 77.8 | 77.8 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.6% | 31.6% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 24 Mar 2026, 27 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×7 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0926 | Have policies on smoking. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 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 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 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 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 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 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 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 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 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 31.6%, RNs 20.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 13.9% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.7% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 30.3% | 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, partnership. Legal business name: Premier Estates 507, Llc. Chain: Arboreta Healthcare (2 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Healthcare Properties LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/24/2015 |
| Arboreta Health and Rehabilitation Centers, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/09/2012 |
| Arboreta Healthcare, Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/10/2021 |
| Arboreta Healthcare Consulting, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2016 |
| Arboreta Healthcare, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/10/2021 |
| Opco Lenox Ia LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| P&M Holding Group LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund Gp, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| 5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| Acd Consolidated LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Arboreta Healthcare, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/10/2021 |
| Bear Creek Strategic Real Assets Fund LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Birchwood Healthcare Partners LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| Defranco Investment Co Ltd | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Holdco, Ia, 10, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| Iaga SNF Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| Iaga SNF Lenox LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Iaga SNF Portfolio LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| Opco Lenox Ia LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| P&M Holding Group LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
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 Taylor County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Specialty Care | Bedford | 39 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 35.9 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Taylor County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lenox Care Center been cited for?
28 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 Lenox Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lenox Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lenox Care Center?
It is part of the Arboreta Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Greenside Healthcare Properties LLC, Arboreta Health and Rehabilitation Centers, LLC and Arboreta Healthcare, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lenox Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Mar 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.