nursing home in Washington, IA
United Presbyterian Home
1203 E Washington Street, Washington, IA 52353 · (319) 653-5473
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- 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
United Presbyterian Home at a glance
United Presbyterian Home is a 55-bed non-profit nursing home in Washington, Iowa (Washington 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 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 17, 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 35.1% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 55
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- May 1, 2003
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165482
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) | 4 / 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) | 4.35 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.64 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.97 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.75 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.1% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.9% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Average |
| 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) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 11 | 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 | 55 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 45 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 81.8% | 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) | 4% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.3% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.7% | 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) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.9% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| 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) | 0.7% | 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) | 20.5% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.6% | 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) | 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) | 100% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 7, 2025 |
| July 17, 2025 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 August 7, 2025 |
| November 28, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 21, 2023 |
| November 28, 2023 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| November 28, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 28, 2023 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 1, 2023 |
| November 28, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 22, 2023 |
| November 28, 2023 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 15, 2023 |
| November 28, 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 December 15, 2023 |
| November 28, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2023 |
| July 14, 2022 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 July 18, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 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 November 23, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 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 August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 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 August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 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 August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 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 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 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 August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | Report COVID19 data to residents and families. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0885 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| July 14, 2022 Standard | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0886 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 10, 2022 |
| June 10, 2021 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2021 |
| June 10, 2021 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAHOTA, ERIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| KLEESE, AMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HOME Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/23/2026 |
| WILLIAMS, KARA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/08/2018 |
| DRAHOTA, ERIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| KLEESE, AMY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| UNITED PRESBYTERIAN HOME Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1976 |
| DRAHOTA, ERIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| WILLIAMS, KARA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is United Presbyterian Home's rating?
United Presbyterian Home 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 United Presbyterian 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 United Presbyterian 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 United Presbyterian Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is United Presbyterian Home and how do I contact it?
United Presbyterian Home is at 1203 E Washington Street, Washington, IA 52353. Phone: (319) 653-5473.
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.