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Laurens Care Center

304 East Veterans Road, Laurens, IA 50554

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,342

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,147
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Laurens Care Center Description

    Laurens Care Center is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 23.1 miles outside the town of Storm Lake, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 1 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    9.4
    Laurens Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 13 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Laurens
  • Ranking in State: 84 out of 578 communities in IA


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    Health

    Nursing Services

    Skilled Care Services

    Therapy Services

    Hospice Service

    Rehabilitation Services

    Hospice Care


    Services

    Social Services

    Laundry Services

    Housekeeping

    Laundry Service


    Activities

    Activity Room


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Salon

    Pool


    Room Amenities

    Sprinkler System


    Dining

    Dietary Services


    Transportation

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 1, 1994
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 38
    Total current residents: 29
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 4
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $13655


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-16 2023-02-20 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2023-02-16 2023-02-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-02-16 2023-02-19 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2023-02-16 2023-02-19 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-02-16 2023-02-19 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2023-02-16 2023-02-19 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-02-16 2023-02-19 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-02-16 2023-02-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2023-02-16 2023-02-19 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-02-16 2023-02-16 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-09-21 2021-11-09 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2021-09-21 2021-10-13 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-09-21 2021-11-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-09-21 2021-11-09 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-24 F Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-30 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 D Electrical Deficiencies Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-29 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-09-21 2021-10-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
    2019-12-18 2019-12-23 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-12-18 2019-12-23 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-09 2023-03-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2023-02-09 2023-03-09 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-13 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies 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.
    2021-09-23 2021-10-13 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-01-28 2021-02-03 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
    2021-01-28 2021-02-03 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-01-28 $3,250
    2021-09-23 $15,000
    2021-09-23 $9,750
    2021-12-27 $655
    2021-12-27 $650

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Storm Lake which is 23.1 miles away and has a population of 10,910 (small town).
    • The average income is $53,865, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 19
      • Average Temperature: 49.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 118 days of rain, 53 days of snow and 193 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.6 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    21.7 miles away
    Fareway Meat & Grocery
    22.4 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    22.4 miles away

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    Hospitals

    Pocahontas Community Hospital
    11.0 miles away
    Palo Alto County Hospital
    20.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    22.4 miles away

    Dentists

    The Dental Loft
    20.4 miles away
    Family Dental Center
    22.7 miles away

    Parks

    Laurens
    0.2 miles away
    Northwest Recreational Park
    0.7 miles away
    Pickerel Lake State Wildlife Management Area
    6.0 miles away
    Havelock Wildlife Area
    6.4 miles away
    Albert City
    6.6 miles away

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