Nursing homeActive
Eastern Star Masonic Home
715 West Mamie Eisenhower, Boone, IA 50036515432527476 certified beds · 70 residentsNon profit - OtherMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2024
Deficiencies
15
● 0● 15● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-21
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 4
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| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-24 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-18 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-09 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-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.
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 2026-06-03Record 165468-20260521-F605
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 2026-06-03Record 165468-20260521-F609
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 165468-20260521-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 165468-20260521-F689
F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-03Record 165468-20260521-F943
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 165468-20250424-F623
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 165468-20250424-F758
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 165468-20250424-F805
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 2025-05-15Record 165468-20250424-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 2025-05-15Record 165468-20250424-F880
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 165468-20240718-F584
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 165468-20240718-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 165468-20240718-F689
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 2024-04-29Record 165468-20240409-F803
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 2024-04-29Record 165468-20240409-F812
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.62
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.13
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.61
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover40%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover46%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Iowa | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 27.5% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 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 | 17.7% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.3% | 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)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, Joshua Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Elsberry, April Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henson, Cody Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hull, Tiffany Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Metzger, Ashley Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rossow, Julie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walsh, Christina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Anderson, Joshua Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bcg Holdings Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cattail Bcg LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cattail Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ecsi Inc Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ecsi Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Guardian Pharmacy Of Iowa LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Innovative Communications LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Iowa Health Care Association Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| J Evans Nutrition Consulting LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Koss, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ramlhun, Timothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walsh, Christina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitaker, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Boone.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhaven Community Boone | 0.4 mi | 2026-04-30 | 0150 |
| Accura Healthcare of Ogden, LLC Ogden | 6.3 mi | 2026-05-06 | 0150 |
| Madrid Home for the Aged Madrid | 13.1 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0140 |
| Stratford Specialty Care Stratford | 14.6 mi | 2025-12-04 | 0250 |
| Northridge Village Ames | 12.5 mi | 2026-01-29 | 051 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |