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Eastern Star Masonic Home

715 West Third Street, Boone, IA 50036

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,430
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,321
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,314

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,254
  • Average State Price: $4,109
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Eastern Star Masonic Home Description

    Eastern Star Masonic Home is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Boone, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 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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    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

    9.0
    Eastern Star Masonic Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 29 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 2 communities in Boone
  • Ranking in State: 175 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Food and Dining B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Great establishment with a family-like atmosphere for both residents and staff.
    • Hosts community events such as Trick or Treating, welcoming people of all ages.
    • High praise for the caring and dedicated CNA staff, going above and beyond in their roles.
    • Well-run facility with good people, though some note the meals could use more variety.
    • Residents are kept busy with activities, contributing to their happiness.
    • Described as a top-notch rest home by relatives of long-term residents.
    • Offers efficient apartments, three meals a day, and 24/7 nursing staff, with staff noted for their amazing and friendly attitudes.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One report of a resident's condition worsening due to perceived neglect and issues with food quality, including moldy buns.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • Some residents and their families are very satisfied, though there are occasional complaints about the food being so-so.


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    Health

    Assisted Living

    Residential Care

    Health Center

    Memory Care


    Services

    Lifeline emergency response system, if needed

    Access to all campus activities and amenities

    Insurance on building


    Activities

    Chapel on-site with daily devotions

    Planned activities and events


    Community Amenities

    Three beauty salons

    Exercise room

    Game room with pool table and more

    Numerous lounges

    Beautiful setting and well-landscaped campus

    Exterior maintenance such as snow removal and yard work


    Room Amenities

    Computer room with free updated Wi-Fi access


    Transportation

    Utilities (gas and electric)

    Water and sewer

    Garbage removal


    Pet

    Pet friendly



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 1, 2002
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 76
    Total current residents: 67
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 1
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $18423


    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.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The 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.

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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
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-03-17 2022-03-29 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2022-03-17 2022-04-17 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
    2020-03-05 2020-04-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2020-03-05 2020-04-02 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 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.
    2019-03-05 2019-04-04 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-09 2023-03-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2023-03-09 2023-03-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-03-09 2023-03-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2020-02-27 2020-03-27 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2020-02-27 2020-03-27 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2020-02-27 2020-03-27 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-02-27 2020-03-27 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.
    2020-02-27 2020-03-27 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2020-02-27 2020-03-27 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2020-02-27 2020-03-27 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-01-28 2021-02-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 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.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure 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.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    2019-02-28 2019-03-28 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-06-03 $18,370
    2022-03-10 $18,423
    2022-03-10 $17,175

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2022-03-10 62

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Boone which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 12,692 (small town).
    • The average income is $65,750, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 51.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 46 days of snow and 199 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.46 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    1.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.2 miles away
    Fareway Meat & Grocery
    2.3 miles away
    Fareway Meat Market
    12.3 miles away
    Uni Mart
    12.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
    0.7 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Ontario Street at California Avenue
    11.0 miles away
    Ontario Street at Kentucky Avenue Eastbound
    11.2 miles away
    Ontario Street at Illinois Avenue Eastbound
    11.3 miles away
    Ontario Street at Georgia Avenue Eastbound
    11.4 miles away
    Todd Drive at Thackery Avenue
    11.5 miles away

    Banks

    Members First Community Credit Union
    1.6 miles away
    US Bank
    1.6 miles away
    VisionBank
    1.9 miles away
    Vision Bank
    6.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    12.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Boone County Hospital
    1.2 miles away
    Woodward Resource Center
    13.0 miles away
    Mary Greeley Medical Center
    14.9 miles away
    Dallas County Hospital
    18.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Medicap Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.1 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    13.2 miles away
    Hy-Vee Drugstore
    14.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Pollard Family Dentistry
    2.0 miles away
    Family Dentistry
    6.8 miles away
    Consamus & Hampton Dental Clinic
    14.4 miles away
    Herrick Dental
    14.7 miles away
    5th Street Dental Office
    14.7 miles away

    Parks

    Cummings Park
    0.2 miles away
    Miles-Lee Park
    0.3 miles away
    Blair Park
    0.8 miles away
    Herman Park
    1.0 miles away
    Franklin Park
    1.0 miles away

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    Shopping

    North Grand Mall
    14.3 miles away

    Culture

    Outdoor Stage
    4.7 miles away
    Lush Auditorium
    13.4 miles away
    Fisher Theater
    13.8 miles away
    Ames City Auditorium
    14.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Whistle Stop Cafe
    1.2 miles away
    La Carreta
    1.6 miles away
    Saint's Avenue Cafe
    1.7 miles away
    The Colorado Grill
    1.9 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.9 miles away

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