Savannah Heights
601 S Prairie Street · Mount Pleasant, IA · 52641 · 3193858095
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 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 February 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165592 · certified since February 3, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.