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Accura Healthcare of Cresco

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

701 Vernon Road Sw, Cresco, IA 5213646 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.3/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (22 vs median 5)
  • High staff turnover (52%)
  • High RN turnover (83%)

Bottom 25% in IA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · Worst in ACCURA HEALTHCARE chain · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate, hands-on staff and successful rehabilitation outcomes. However, since some reviewers have raised concerns about corporate management, we recommend asking the administration how corporate policies impact daily staffing levels and resident care decisions.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

7 reviews on Google
Accura Healthcare of Cresco is described by families as a facility with a warm, family-like atmosphere where staff across all departments are attentive and kind. While recent feedback highlights successful rehabilitation progress and consistent care, some reviewers have expressed concerns regarding corporate management's influence on facility operations.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean8.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Kind and attentive nursing staff
  • Strong rehabilitation progress
  • Friendly, family-like atmosphere
  • Responsive to resident needs

Concerns

  • Corporate management influence (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02018(1)1.02023(2)3.72024(3)3.02026(2)

Distribution · 8 analyzed

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4
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
4

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent focus on facility improvements, what specific steps are being taken to address the areas identified in your latest health inspection reports?
  • 2With a 4-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team maintains that high level of personal attention while managing the facility's current regulatory requirements?
  • 3I understand that corporate management plays a role in operations; how does that structure support the local team in prioritizing the specific needs of the 46 residents here?
  • 4The family-like atmosphere is often highlighted by visitors; what are some of the most popular daily activities that help residents feel connected to one another?
  • 5How does your clinical team coordinate care and communicate with families when a resident experiences a sudden change in health or a medical emergency?
  • 6Since rehabilitation progress is a noted strength, how do you tailor those programs to help residents maintain their independence within the facility?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

ALL the staff was so kind - from Nursing, housekeeping, laundry, PT, dietary, activities, janitorial etc. No request was ever too hard.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

my daughter was sent here, she has made good progress, friendly staff, good care

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★

It's a big family atmosphere, very friendly and helpful, and take pride in our residents in each individual care...

General visitor · 2018★★★★★
Source: 7 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.54hrs
72%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.67hrs
90%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
64%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
100%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.8%
US
15.3%
IA
17.5%
Howard
17.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.9%
US
14.4%
IA
17.6%
Howard
15.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
78.1%
US
93.4%
IA
93.9%
Howard
90.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%
Howard
13.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.2%
US
4.9%
IA
4.3%
Howard
4.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.3%
Better than Avg
Here
17.3%
US
19.5%
IA
20.7%
Howard
24.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
78.1%
US
81.8%
IA
84.0%
Howard
77.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
6.7%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Howard
1.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
77.3%
US
79.7%
IA
73.3%
Howard
80.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

25deficiencies
Well above state avg (6.2)
39 complaint-triggered

Nearly all of this facility's 74 federal deficiencies stem from families filing complaints, raising serious concerns about ongoing care problems. The most persistent issues involve nursing staffing shortages, medication management errors, and safety hazards, with some critical deficiencies like nursing coverage and wound care remaining uncorrected as of recent inspections. While many violations have been addressed, the high volume of complaint-driven citations suggests families should carefully evaluate whether care standards meet their loved one's needs.

Jan 29, 2026Routine
17
0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0882Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0865Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0030Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0868Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 29, 2026Complaint
2
0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Nov 17, 2025Complaint
3
0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Oct 9, 2025Complaint
4
0569Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Sep 12, 2025Complaint
2
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

May 14, 2025Complaint
6
0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0943Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
37deficiencies
Mar 9, 2026Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jan 29, 2026Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 12, State violations: 1

Dec 29, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Dec 29, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Nov 17, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0

Oct 9, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0

May 22, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

May 14, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 6, State violations: 3

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Accura Healthcare of Cresco

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Accura Healthcare

Chain Size

41 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 35 of 37 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Accura Midwest Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Leneave, Thomas

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Toti, LisaW-2 Managing EmployeeLeneave, TedOfficer / DirectorLeneave, ThomasOfficer / DirectorToti, LisaOfficer / DirectorLeneave, TedOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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