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Lenox Care Center
111 East Van Buren, Lenox, IA 50851
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Lenox Care Center Description
Lenox Care Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 15.7 miles outside the small town of Creston, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4.9 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 1 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
Nursing Home
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 1, 1994
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 46
Total current residents: 18
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: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $34661
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-06 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-06 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-06 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-06 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-06 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-04-06 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-21 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-09 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-17 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-09 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-09 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have an externally vented heating system. |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-10 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-13 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-17 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-09 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-24 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-08-28 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-08-28 | 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. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-05 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-08-28 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-08-29 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-09-06 | 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. |
| 2019-08-28 | 2019-08-29 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-05-30 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| 2023-05-19 | 2023-05-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-20 | D | 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. |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-20 | 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. |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-20 | K | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-10-04 | 2022-10-20 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | 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. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | 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. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | J | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | 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. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | F | 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. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | F | 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. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | C | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | C | Administration Deficiencies | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | C | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | C | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-05-08 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. |
| 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-15 | 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. |
| 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-08-23 | 2019-10-07 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-08-23 | 2019-10-07 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-10-04 | $41,085 |
| 2022-10-04 | $34,661 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Creston which is 15.7 miles away and has a population of 7,854 (very small town).
- The average income is $62,087, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 24
- Average Temperature: 52.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 119 days of rain, 37 days of snow and 208 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.83 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
14.6 miles awayHy-Vee
15.0 miles awayFareway Foods
15.7 miles awayTransportation
Creston
15.6 miles awayNone Found
Banks
First National Bank
14.9 miles awayState Savings Bank
14.9 miles awayIowa State Savings Bank
15.0 miles awayPCSB Bank
15.0 miles awayGreat Western Bank
15.2 miles awayHospitals
CHI Health Mercy Corning
12.3 miles awayGreater Regional Medical Center
15.5 miles awayRinggold County Hospital
20.9 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy
11.7 miles awayHy-Vee Pharmacy
15.0 miles awayMedicap Pharmacy
15.1 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Lenox
0.4 miles awayWilson Park
3.3 miles awayKent Right Of Way
7.6 miles awayPrescott Community Park
9.9 miles awaySpring Lake Park
11.3 miles awayNone Found
None Found
None Found
Restaurants
Creston Family Restaurant
14.8 miles awayPizza Ranch
15.0 miles awayCasa De Oro
15.0 miles awayPizza Hut
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