Estherville Community Care Center
2001 First Avenue North · Estherville, IA · 51334 · 7123623594
46 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Beacon Health Management
- 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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.28 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected December 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165523 · certified since February 1, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.