Lone Tree Health Care Center Inc
501 East Pioneer Road · Lone Tree, IA · 52755 · 3196294255
44 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
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 May 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 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 July 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 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 July 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected July 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165388 · certified since April 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.