nursing home in Oelwein, IA

Oelwein Health Care Center

600 Seventh Street SE, Oelwein, IA 50662 · (319) 283-2794

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Oelwein Health Care Center at a glance

Oelwein Health Care Center is a 61-bed for-profit nursing home in Oelwein, Iowa (Fayette County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Iowa average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 26, 2026) found 7 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 32.5% per year (state average 44%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
61
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Legacy Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
August 11, 1997
Resident/family council
None
County
Fayette County
CMS Certification Number
165341

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.7 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.07 hrsIowa average3.82 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.07 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.35 hrs0.74 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.26 hrs2.52 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.77 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)32.5%44%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)40%42.1%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility7Iowa average6U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)769Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)2454.580.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Iowa average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$19,286$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds6165107
Average residents per day515286
Occupancy83.3%81.5%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility8.4%Iowa average3.8%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)8.4%3.8%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)7%4.2%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)6.3%19.5%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.6%2.4%1.6%Average
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%1.5%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)8.5%17.1%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)6.5%16.6%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)15%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)16.5%20.8%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)21.8%25.6%19%Worse
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)100%94%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Iowa average2.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa 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 pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)95.5%84%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 26, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 1, 2026
March 26, 2026
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2026
March 26, 2026
Standard
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0811
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2026
March 26, 2026
Standard
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2026
March 26, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2026
March 26, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2026
March 26, 2026
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2026
March 26, 2026
Standard
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2026
March 26, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 25, 2026
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 4, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 5, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 28, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 26, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected April 26, 2025
June 19, 2024
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 25, 2024
June 19, 2024
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2024
June 19, 2024
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 1, 2024

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.

NameRoleShareSince
ALLEN, CRAIG
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BEASLEY, KARLA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BEHOUNEK, LINSEY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BORCHERDING, JENNY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BURKEN, SHERI
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
CASCADE CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
CASCADE CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
CCG GORGONA LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
ESCHEN, LUCINDA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
FRIEDENBERG, LAURA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
GORGONA HOLDCO LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
GORGONA PROPCO HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
GORGONA SUB HOLDCO LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
HEDBERG, JENNIFER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
HEYING, LARINA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
HOUSTON, MINDY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
JAEGER, KRYSTLE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
LARSON, MELISSA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
MCCLURE, DOROTHY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
MN8 RH HOLDCO LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
OELWEIN 7TH IA PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
OTTERBECK, PATRICIA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
SHABAT, MENACHEM
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
SHEAR, KILEY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
VAN VEGHEL, ELIZABETH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
WIERSCHEM, BOBBIE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/22/2025
SHABAT, MENACHEM
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
RAJCHENBACH, AVRUM
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/04/2025
ALLEN, CRAIG
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BEASLEY, KARLA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BEHOUNEK, LINSEY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BORCHERDING, JENNY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
BURKEN, SHERI
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
ESCHEN, LUCINDA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
FRIEDENBERG, LAURA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
HEDBERG, JENNIFER
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
HEYING, LARINA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024
HOUSTON, MINDY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/15/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Oelwein Health Care Center's rating?

Oelwein Health Care Center has 3 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 Oelwein Health Care Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Oelwein Health 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 Oelwein Health Care Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Legacy Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Oelwein Health Care Center and how do I contact it?

Oelwein Health Care Center is at 600 Seventh Street SE, Oelwein, IA 50662. Phone: (319) 283-2794.

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.