Nursing homeActive
Oskaloosa Care Center
605 Highway 432, Oskaloosa, IA 52577641676341483 certified beds · 80 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2024
Deficiencies
33
● 0● 31● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$45,354
1 fine
Last survey
2026-06-11
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 2
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| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-15 | Complaint | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-17 | Complaint | 042 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-19 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-23 | Complaint | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-01 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-10 | Standard | 050 | 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.
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 2026-07-06Record 165589-20260611-F550
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 2026-07-06Record 165589-20260611-F677
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 2026-07-06Record 165589-20260611-F689
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 2026-05-10Record 165589-20260415-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-10Record 165589-20260415-F610
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-10Record 165589-20260415-F658
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-10Record 165589-20260415-F760
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 2025-11-20Record 165589-20251113-F684
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 165589-20250917-F678
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 165589-20250917-F684
F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 165589-20250917-F940
F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 165589-20250917-F944
F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 165589-20250917-F945
F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-29Record 165589-20250917-F946
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 2025-06-26Record 165589-20250619-F605
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 2025-06-26Record 165589-20250619-F656
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 2025-06-26Record 165589-20250619-F658
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 2025-06-26Record 165589-20250619-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 2025-06-26Record 165589-20250619-F880
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 2025-02-22Record 165589-20250123-F550
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-22Record 165589-20250123-F641
F642Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-22Record 165589-20250123-F642
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 2025-02-22Record 165589-20250123-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-22Record 165589-20250123-F689
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-01Record 165589-20240801-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-22Record 165589-20240801-F644
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-22Record 165589-20240801-F676
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-22Record 165589-20240801-F725
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-08Record 165589-20240110-F641
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 2024-02-08Record 165589-20240110-F657
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-08Record 165589-20240110-F695
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 2024-02-08Record 165589-20240110-F758
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 2024-02-08Record 165589-20240110-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-17 | Civil money penalty | $45,354 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.31
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 0.74 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.66
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.82 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.31
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover63%
Facility
Iowa
National
Iowa 44% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover100%
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 | 2.7% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.0% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.9% | 19.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 19.0% | 17.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 37.3% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Care Center Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Barbara S. Donohue, Revocable Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Carlson, Kenneth Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Donohue, Barbara Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Reitmeier, Ronald Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Theobald, Michael Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Carlson, Kenneth Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Donohue, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frymoyer, Cisley Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| North, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reitmeier, Ronald Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steffen, Tina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Theobald, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Barbara S. Donohue, Revocable Trust Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carlson, Kenneth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carlson, Kenneth Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carlson, Kenneth Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Donohue, Barbara Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Donohue, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Donohue, Richard Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Frymoyer, Cisley Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kdcllc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mahaska County Hospital Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mahaska Drug Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Midwestone Bank Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| North, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oskaloosa Care Center Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| R&R Management LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reitmeier, Ronald Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reitmeier, Ronald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reitmeier, Ronald Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steffen, Tina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tdt Cpa's And Advisors PC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Theobald, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Theobald, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Theobald, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | 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 Mahaska.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Heights Care Center Oskaloosa | 0.4 mi | 2025-12-08 | 0160 |
| Northern Mahaska Specialty Care Oskaloosa | 1.6 mi | 2025-11-24 | 061 |
| The Cottages Pella | 15.5 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0153 |
| Montezuma Specialty Care Montezuma | 20.7 mi | 2026-04-23 | 0130 |
| Oakwood Specialty Care Albia | 21.1 mi | 2025-09-04 | 0100 |
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 |