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Lenox Care Center

111 East Van Buren, Lenox, IA 50851641333222636 certified beds · 25 residentsFor profit - PartnershipMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2024
Deficiencies
28
0280
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-24
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 5
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-03-24Standard050CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-06-25Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-02-27Standard0120CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-03-07Standard090CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-03-24Standard survey · 5 deficienciesOfficial report
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 165235-20260324-F605
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 165235-20260324-F760
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 165235-20260324-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 165235-20260324-F880
F926Have policies on smoking.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-08Record 165235-20260324-F926
2025-06-25Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-17Record 165235-20250625-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-17Record 165235-20250625-F880
2025-02-27Standard survey · 12 deficienciesOfficial report
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F567
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F609
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F677
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F688
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F692
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F759
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-17Record 165235-20250227-F880
2024-03-07Standard survey · 9 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 165235-20240307-F550
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 165235-20240307-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 165235-20240307-F684
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 165235-20240307-F688
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 165235-20240307-F690
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 165235-20240307-F693
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 165235-20240307-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 165235-20240307-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-01Record 165235-20240307-F880

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day1.30
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.63
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.88
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover32%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover20%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityIowaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
0.9%4.2%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
5.2%3.8%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
30.3%19.5%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
5.3%2.4%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.2%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
13.9%17.1%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
6.0%4.6%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
28.2%20.8%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Greenside Healthcare Properties LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Arboreta Health And Rehabilitation Centers, LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Arboreta Healthcare, Inc
Organization
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Mason, Richard
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Tichenor, Roger
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Arboreta Healthcare Consulting, LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Arboreta Healthcare, Inc
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cassidy, Bruce
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Cleveland, Shelley
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Freeman, Steven
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Gebhardt, Rachael
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Mason, Richard
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Opco Lenox Ia LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
P&M Holding Group LLP
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Ray, Jordan
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Tichenor, Roger
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund Gp, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
5v+ Seniors Healthcare Fund, LP
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Acd Consolidated LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Arboreta Healthcare, Inc
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Bear Creek Strategic Real Assets Fund LP
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Birchwood Healthcare Partners LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Cassidy, Bruce
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Cleveland, Shelley
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Defranco Investment Co Ltd
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Dole, Isaac
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Freeman, Steven
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Gebhardt, Rachael
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Holdco, Ia, 10, LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Iaga SNF Holdings LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Iaga SNF Lenox LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Iaga SNF Portfolio LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Mason, Richard
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Opco Lenox Ia LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
P&M Holding Group LLP
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Ray, Jordan
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Tichenor, Roger
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Arboreta Healthcare2 facilities
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Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Iowa.

No county cost figures on file for Taylor.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01