Eastern Star Masonic Home
715 West Mamie Eisenhower · Boone, IA · 50036 · 5154325274
76 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
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.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
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 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
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 April 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
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.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 14, 2023
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 October 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165468 · certified since September 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.