Halcyon House
1015 South Iowa Avenue · Washington, IA · 52353 · 3196537264
54 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Wesleylife Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.03 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165483 · certified since April 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.