Pleasantview Home
811 Third Street · Kalona, IA · 52247 · 3196562421
66 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- 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
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165470 · 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.