Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
110 13th Avenue Sw · Clarion, IA · 50525 · 5155322893
76 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $24,174 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 17, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 17, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 17, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
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.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 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 November 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 20, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 20, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 17, 2024 | Fine | $24,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165362 · certified since September 17, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.