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Fort Dodge Health & Rehabilitation
728 14Th Avenue N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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Fort Dodge Health & Rehabilitation Description
Fort Dodge Health & Rehabilitation is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.0 miles outside the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa and is part of the Ensign Services 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 8.2 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. 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.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews Highlight:
- Facility described as outdated, dark, and dirty with malfunctioning equipment and unresponsive call buttons.
- Reports of poor care including delayed response times and inadequate staffing.
- Complaints about the quality of food being cold and soggy.
- Concerns over safety with instances of other patients entering private rooms uninvited.
- Communication issues mentioned, with difficulty reaching staff by phone.
- Some experiences of unacceptable care leading to regret and frustration.
Positive Reviews Highlight:
- Many find the environment inviting, clean, and adequately staffed, with a compassionate and friendly team.
- Facility recognized for quality measures and excellent therapy services, promoting independence and rehabilitation.
- Special events like Halloween “Trick or Treat” night praised for community and family engagement.
- Food quality and variety of fun daily activities received positively.
- Staff treats residents and visitors like family, with a culture of caring and teamwork emphasized.
- Building described as beautiful and homelike, with a variety of activities for residents.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews highlight exceptional care and a positive environment, others express significant concerns about care quality, facility conditions, and staff responsiveness.
- Experiences seem to vary greatly among reviewers, with some recommending the facility for long-term care or rehab, and others advising against placing loved ones in their care.
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Activities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 17, 1990
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 65
Total current residents: 61
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: 18
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $168838
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-23 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-23 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-23 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-23 | 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. |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-18 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-17 | 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. |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-18 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-18 | 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. |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-18 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-06-14 | 2021-06-18 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-26 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-26 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2019-08-21 | 2019-08-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-08 | 2022-10-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-09-08 | 2022-10-18 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | 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. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | 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. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | 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. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-09-23 | 2021-10-15 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-22 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-22 | 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. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-22 | 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. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-22 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-12 | J | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-12 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-22 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-06-29 | 2021-07-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2020-12-14 | 2021-01-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| 2020-12-14 | 2021-01-14 | 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. |
| 2020-12-14 | 2021-01-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
| 2020-12-14 | 2021-01-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-12-14 | 2021-01-14 | 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. |
| 2020-12-14 | 2021-01-14 | 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. |
| 2020-12-14 | 2021-01-14 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-12-14 | 2021-01-14 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | B | 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. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | 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. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | 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. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | 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. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-12-14 | $6,500 |
| 2021-06-29 | $152,588 |
| 2023-03-09 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Fort Dodge which is 2.0 miles away and has a population of 24,649 (small town).
- The average income is $60,085, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 20
- Average Temperature: 50.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 50 days of snow and 195 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 9.07 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.27 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 4.79 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.8 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.51 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Fareway
1.2 miles awayHy-Vee
2.1 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.2 miles awayFareway Meat & Grocery
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Banks
Heartland Bank
12.0 miles awayFirst State Bank
19.5 miles awayForm Credit Services of America
19.8 miles awayHospitals
Trinity Regional Medical Center
1.8 miles awayHumboldt County Memorial Hospital
14.8 miles awayVan Diest Medical Center
19.9 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
2.1 miles awayDentists
Rolling Hills Dental Clinic
1.2 miles awayNorthPark Family Dentistry
14.9 miles awayMoffitt Dental Center
17.7 miles awayParks
Exposition Park
0.0 miles awayHydro Electric Park
0.3 miles awaySnell Crawford Park
0.4 miles awayLoomis Park
0.4 miles awayMcCarville Park
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Culture
Hawkeye Community Theater
0.7 miles awayRestaurants
The Cellar Restaurant & Lounge
1.2 miles awayWillow Ridge
1.4 miles awayPizza Ranch Fort Dodge
2.7 miles awaySubway
14.7 miles awayEl Toro Loco
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