Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center
1307 South Gear Avenue · West Burlington, IA · 52655 · 3197681000
160 certified beds Non profit - Other Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$65,094 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $65,094 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025
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 May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected April 13, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 13, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 13, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | Fine | $57,073 |
| November 12, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165110 · certified since May 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.