nursing home in Iowa Falls, IA

Scenic Manor

1409 Fremont Street, Iowa Falls, IA 50126 · (641) 648-4671

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★5
  • 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

Scenic Manor at a glance

Scenic Manor is a 77-bed for-profit nursing home in Iowa Falls, Iowa (Hardin 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 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (June 25, 2026) 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 26.9% per year (state average 44%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
77
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
January 1, 2003
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
None
County
Hardin County
CMS Certification Number
165472

Ratings

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

Staffing

This facility3.71 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)3.71 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.68 hrs0.74 hrs0.69 hrsAverage
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.31 hrs2.52 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.29 hrs3.37 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)26.9%44%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)11.1%42.1%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility0Iowa 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)069Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)033Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)254.580.6Better

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 beds7765107
Average residents per day645286
Occupancy83.4%81.5%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.5%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)3.5%3.8%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6%4.2%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)9.9%19.5%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)9.6%2.4%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)4.7%1.5%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)25.3%17.1%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)21.6%16.6%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)2.3%4.6%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)5.3%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)11.9%20.8%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)28.6%25.6%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97%95.3%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%94%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility3.2%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)3.2%2.1%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)68%73.3%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%84%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 7 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 25, 2026
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 29, 2026
June 25, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 26, 2026
June 25, 2026
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2026
June 25, 2026
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2026
June 25, 2026
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2026
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 12, 2025
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
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.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 12, 2025
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 8, 2025
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 9, 2025
May 1, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 7, 2025
October 11, 2024
Complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 23, 2024
May 16, 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 June 18, 2024
May 16, 2024
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 May 31, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 28, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 10, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 10, 2024
May 16, 2024
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 June 14, 2024
May 16, 2024
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 June 14, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 14, 2024
April 30, 2024
Complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 10, 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
BEARDEN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest6%11/01/2019
SALLY R AMLIE REVOCABLE TRUST
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest33%03/03/2026
SNODGRASS, ELIZABETH
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest6%12/31/1999
WAYNE C. ANDERSON LEGACY TRUST
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest33%11/01/2019
WOOD FAMILY LIVING TRUST
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest17%11/01/2016
WOOD, LUCIEN
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest6%12/31/1999
IOWA FALLS STATE BANK
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interestNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2024
BCG HOLDINGS INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2024
BEARDEN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2019
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2024
CATTAIL BCG LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2024
CATTAIL INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2024
ECSI INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2024
GUARDIAN PHARMACY LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/31/2021
GUARDIAN PHARMACY OF IOWA LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/31/2021
GUARDIAN PHARMACY SERVICES INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/31/2021
HAVERKAMP, KATHLEEN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/24/2026
HOODJER, LISA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/24/2026
INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATIONS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/18/2024
IOWA FALLS STATE BANK
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/25/2025
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2024
MILLENNIUM REHAB & CONSULTING INC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/30/2023
SALLY R AMLIE REVOCABLE TRUST
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/03/2026
SNODGRASS, ELIZABETH
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/31/1999
WOOD FAMILY LIVING TRUST
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2016
AMLIE, THOMAS
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/23/2013
WOOD, GILBERT
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2019
AMLIE, ROD
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/17/2026
BEARDAN, MICHAEL
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/17/2026
BEARDEN, MOLLY
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/17/2026
WOOD, KATHRYN
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/17/2026
BELL, ABBY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/13/2023
BRAMAN, NICHOLAS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE07/17/2025
HAVERKAMP, KATHLEEN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
HINNERS, LAURI
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2024
HOODJER, LISA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/12/2012
POLKONAK, MARY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/29/1999
STRAYER, BRENDA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE08/12/2024
WRIGHT, AMY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
BEARDEN, MOLLY
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2019

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Frequently asked questions

What is Scenic Manor's rating?

Scenic Manor 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 Scenic Manor 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 Scenic Manor 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 Scenic Manor?

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

Where is Scenic Manor and how do I contact it?

Scenic Manor is at 1409 Fremont Street, Iowa Falls, IA 50126. Phone: (641) 648-4671.

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.