Accura Healthcare of Le Mars
954 7th Avenue Se · Le Mars, IA · 51031 · 7125467831
46 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Accura Healthcare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
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.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected December 25, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
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.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165311 · certified since December 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.