nursing home in Kanawha, IA
Kanawha Community Home, INC.
130 West Sixth Street, Kanawha, IA 50447 · (641) 762-3302
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kanawha Community Home, INC. at a glance
Kanawha Community Home, INC. is a 26-bed for-profit nursing home in Kanawha, Iowa (Hancock County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 11, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 38.5% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 26
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- August 1, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Hancock County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165467
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 4.52 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.02 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.47 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.16 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.5% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 12.5% | 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) | 0 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 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 | 26 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 17 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 65.8% | 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) | 1.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.9% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 22.4% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.7% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.4% | 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) | 22.4% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.3% | 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
| 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 pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.2% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 19, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 25, 2025 |
| September 11, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 1, 2025 |
| October 17, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 6, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 25, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 22, 2024 |
| October 17, 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 30, 2024 |
| July 27, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 18, 2023 |
| July 27, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 8, 2023 |
| July 27, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 8, 2023 |
| July 27, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 3, 2023 |
| July 27, 2023 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 27, 2023 |
| July 27, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 27, 2023 |
| July 27, 2023 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHRENDSEN, JON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| CARTEE, TIFFANY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| CATTAIL CONSULTING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2022 |
| COPPAGE LTC PHARMACY CONSULTING PLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/21/2022 |
| LARSON, FAITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/21/2011 |
| MILLENNIUM REHAB & CONSULTING INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2023 |
| NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| ZWIEFEL, KRISTI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| HOLMES, JON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| JOHNSON, DIANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| DEWAARD, TIM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| SCHREUR, CHAR Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| SCHREUR, LAURIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| AHRENDSEN, JON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2022 |
| CARTEE, CODY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2024 |
| CARTEE, TIFFANY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/04/2004 |
| HOVELAND, LILLI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/09/1995 |
| PETERSON, ANGELA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2004 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kanawha Community Home, INC.'s rating?
Kanawha Community Home, INC. has 5 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 Kanawha Community Home, INC. receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Kanawha Community Home, INC. 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 Kanawha Community Home, INC.?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Kanawha Community Home, INC. and how do I contact it?
Kanawha Community Home, INC. is at 130 West Sixth Street, Kanawha, IA 50447. Phone: (641) 762-3302.
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.