Oakwood Care Center
400 Highway 18 West · Clear Lake, IA · 50428 · 6413575244
76 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Legacy Healthcare
- 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.10 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
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 January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 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 December 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 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 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165365 · certified since October 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.