Accura Healthcare of Cresco
701 Vernon Road Sw · Cresco, IA · 52136 · 5635473580
46 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Accura Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (57 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Have 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.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165490 · certified since May 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.