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Laurens Care Center
304 East Veterans Road, Laurens, IA 50554
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Laurens Care Center Description
Laurens Care Center is a resident based, people-friendly care center located in Laurens, Iowa, a small rural town called the "Busiest Little Town in Iowa". Our home was reestablished in July, 2012. After being owned by a corporation, we are proud to be a thriving community owned, not-for-profit facility.
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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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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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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
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Hospitals
Pocahontas Community Hospital
11.0 miles awayPalo Alto County Hospital
20.6 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
22.4 miles awayDentists
The Dental Loft
20.4 miles awayFamily Dental Center
22.7 miles awayParks
Laurens
0.2 miles awayNorthwest Recreational Park
0.7 miles awayPickerel Lake State Wildlife Management Area
6.0 miles awayHavelock Wildlife Area
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