Prestige Care Center of FairfieldCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 400 Highland Street, Fairfield, IA 52556
- CCN
- 165602
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 73
- Chain
- Prestige Care Center
- Residents per day
- 57
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Prestige Care Center of Fairfield an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 11 Jun 2025. The latest survey cycle has 29 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Iowa is 5. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $106,751 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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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 | Jefferson County median | Iowa median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 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) | 11 Jun 2025 | 29 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 27 Jun 2024 | 17 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 25 | 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 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 29 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 1 Jul 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 1 Jul 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 | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 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 | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | C | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 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 | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 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 | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 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 | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | C | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 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 | 23 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 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 | 23 Jun 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | 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 | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | 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 | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | 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 | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Mar 2023 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | C | Standard survey | 30 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | Fine | $59,099 | |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Fine | $31,803 | |
| 1 Nov 2023 | Fine | $15,849 | |
| 1 Nov 2023 | Payment denial | 37 |
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 | 3.33 | 3.70 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.70 | 0.74 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.20 | 0.56 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.39 | 2.51 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.07 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 66.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Iowa median
- 41.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
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 | 15.9% | 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 | 4.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.8% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.0% | 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, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Sunnybrook Operations LLC
- Chain
- Prestige Care Center (3 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Jefferson County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Care Center | Fairfield | 1 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 3 Jul 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 Prestige Care Center of Fairfield (CCN 165602). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/prestige-care-center-of-fairfield-fairfield-ia-165602/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
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Questions
- When was Prestige Care Center of Fairfield last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 1 Jul 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Jun 2024.
- Who operates Prestige Care Center of Fairfield?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Prestige Care Center. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Prestige Care Center of Fairfield 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.