nursing home in Mc Gregor, IA
Great River Care Center
1400 West Main, Mc Gregor, IA 52157 · (563) 873-3527
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Great River Care Center at a glance
Great River Care Center is a 39-bed for-profit nursing home in Mc Gregor, Iowa (Clayton 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 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 21, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,281.
Nursing staff turnover is 63% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 39
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Edgewood Convalescent Home
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Clayton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165301
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) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.42 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.67 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.07 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.86 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 63% | 44% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 100% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
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) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 19 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,281 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 39 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 30 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 77.2% | 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) | 7.5% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 11.1% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.1% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.9% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.6% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 30.4% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.1% | 25.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.4% | 94% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.5% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2025 |
| August 21, 2025 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 5, 2025 |
| October 2, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 2, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 3, 2024 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2023 |
| October 26, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,281 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEHART, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2015 |
| EDGEWOOD CONVALESCENT HOME INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| HOERNER, TYLER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
| MURPHY, AMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2025 |
| POOTS, KATLYN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/29/2025 |
| SMITH, KAYLA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
| EDGEWOOD CONVALESCENT HOME INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| FUNKE, JAMES Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| KENDRICK, TIMOTHY Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| KEVIN PERRINJAQUET ESTATE Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| MOSER, MAYLO Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| PERRINJAQUET, MARJORIE Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| ARTHUR, KRISTEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| DEHART, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2015 |
| HOERNER, TYLER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
| MURPHY, AMY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2025 |
| POOTS, KATLYN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/29/2025 |
| SMITH, KAYLA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Great River Care Center's rating?
Great River Care Center 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 Great River Care Center 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 Great River Care Center 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 Great River Care Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Edgewood Convalescent Home. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Great River Care Center and how do I contact it?
Great River Care Center is at 1400 West Main, Mc Gregor, IA 52157. Phone: (563) 873-3527.
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.