nursing home in Mount Ayr, IA
Clearview Home
406 West Washington, Mount Ayr, IA 50854 · (641) 464-2240
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Clearview Home at a glance
Clearview Home is a 82-bed for-profit nursing home in Mount Ayr, Iowa (Ringgold County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 24, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 43.8% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Partnership
- Beds
- 82
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- May 3, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Ringgold County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165269
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.25 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.60 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.32 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.90 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.8% | 44% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 10% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 82 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 72 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.3% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.3% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8.6% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 10.2% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 16.2% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.5% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.5% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 77.8% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.2% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| May 29, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 17, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 13, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2024 |
| September 12, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 25, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 1, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 31, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 3, 2024 |
| December 1, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| December 1, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 17, 2022 |
| December 1, 2022 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 5, 2023 |
| December 1, 2022 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 17, 2022 |
| December 1, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2022 |
| December 1, 2022 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 7, 2022 |
| December 1, 2022 Fire safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTH, GARY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 02/01/1997 |
| ROUTH, PATRICIA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 02/01/1997 |
| ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2021 |
| BCG HOLDINGS INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CATTAIL BCG LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CATTAIL INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| ECSI INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| GUARDIAN PHARMACY LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2025 |
| GUARDIAN PHARMACY OF IOWA LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2021 |
| GUARDIAN PHARMACY SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2025 |
| IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| KEY REHABILITATION INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2016 |
| ROUTH, GARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/09/2025 |
| WELGAARD CPAS AND ADVISORS Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2023 |
| WILLCOX, KATHLEEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2025 |
| CLEARVIEW - ROUTH LP Organization | limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/1997 |
| CASTEEL, MONICA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2016 |
| FOOKEN, AMBER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2017 |
| MARSH-NARIGON, WHITNEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2018 |
| RAMSEY, ROBIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2021 |
| ROUTH, GARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/1997 |
| ROUTH, MATTHEW Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2004 |
| ROUTH, PATRICIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/1997 |
| WILLCOX, KATHLEEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clearview Home's rating?
Clearview Home has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Clearview Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Clearview Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Clearview Home?
It is for profit - partnership. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Clearview Home and how do I contact it?
Clearview Home is at 406 West Washington, Mount Ayr, IA 50854. Phone: (641) 464-2240.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.