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Fonda Specialty Care

607 Queen St, Fonda, IA 50540

Nursing Home Hospice Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,118

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,118
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Fonda Specialty Care Description

    Fonda Specialty Care is a community that offers nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 19.1 miles outside the town of Storm Lake, Iowa and is part of the Care Initiatives network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.6 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 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

    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

    8
    Fonda Specialty Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 17 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Fonda
  • Ranking in State: 366 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Care B

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.2
    Care Initiatives
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 265 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Iowa

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

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

    Negative Reviews:

    • Claims of bed bugs and management indifference to staff and resident needs, with a focus on profit over quality care.
    • Concerns about the level of attention and care provided to residents in distress.
    • Report of a tragic incident involving a veteran's death, with a link to a news article detailing a fine imposed on the facility.
    • Unprofessional work environment reported by an employee, mentioning lack of proper training and care for residents.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Appreciation for the staff, described as dedicated, kind, and like a second family.
    • Positive personal experience shared by a staff member, praising the supportive and knowledgeable work environment.
    • Gratitude expressed for the compassionate care provided to a family member with end-stage Alzheimer's dementia.
    • Positive feedback on the staff and food quality during a resident's stay after a hospital visit.
    • General satisfaction with the care provided to loved ones, with no complaints.
    • Positive remarks about the staff's niceness and accommodation, including food and activities available for residents.
    • Commendation for a team's care for the residents.
    • High praise for the staff at a nursing and rehab center, noting cleanliness, good food, and engaging activities.

    Irrelevant Reviews:

    • Several reviews unrelated to senior living, focusing on binary/forex trading and stock brokerage services, praising specific individuals for their trading expertise and profitability.


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    Health

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Accelerated Care Plus Therapy Equipment

    Care Initiatives Hospice

    Discharge Planning / Home Visits

    Individualized Care Plans

    Intravenous (IV) Therapy


    Services

    Pastoral Services

    Customized Care Plan

    Medications


    Activities

    Planned Activities

    Activity Programming

    Music

    Outings

    Card Games


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Shop/Barber Shop

    Spa

    Religious Services

    Social Services


    Room Amenities

    Housekeeping

    Laundry Service


    Dining

    Select/Choice Menus

    Special Dietary Accommodations

    Nutritious Meals



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

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


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 1, 1996
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 46
    Total current residents: 44
    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: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 15
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $3908


    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.

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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
    2022-10-24 2022-11-24 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-03 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-24 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-03 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-03 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-02-01 2021-02-15 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
    2021-02-01 2021-02-01 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2021-02-01 2021-02-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-04-19 2019-05-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-08 2023-03-21 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-24 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-24 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor 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.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-24 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-24 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 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
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 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.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 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.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 E 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.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 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.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 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.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 D Infection Control Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-10-24 2022-11-17 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2021-10-04 2021-10-22 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.
    2021-01-28 2021-02-12 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor 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.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 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.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 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.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 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.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 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.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2019-04-18 2019-05-10 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.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-04-04 $658
    2022-10-24 $3,250

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Storm Lake which is 19.1 miles away and has a population of 10,910 (small town).
    • The average income is $65,400, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 19
      • Average Temperature: 49.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 110 days of rain, 50 days of snow and 204 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.0 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

    Fareway Meat & Grocery
    18.5 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    18.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    18.9 miles away

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    Banks

    United Bank of Iowa
    22.6 miles away
    Iowa Savings Bank
    22.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Loring Hospital
    13.4 miles away
    Pocahontas Community Hospital
    13.5 miles away
    Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
    19.7 miles away
    Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
    22.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
    18.0 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    19.0 miles away
    Woodlawn Pharmacy
    22.7 miles away
    Harris Drug
    22.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Family Dental Center
    18.8 miles away
    Family 1st Dental
    21.6 miles away

    Parks

    Fonda
    0.1 miles away
    Leo Shimon Marsh Wildlife Management Area
    2.9 miles away
    Sunken Grove State Game Management Area
    4.0 miles away
    Townhead Lake State Game Mgt Area
    5.4 miles away
    Towhead Lake State Game Management Area
    5.4 miles away

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    None Found

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    Restaurants

    Twin Lakes Grocery & Grill
    13.0 miles away
    The Dock It
    21.0 miles away

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