Accura Healthcare of Stanton
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
Above average in IA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Chain outperformer · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
Given the serious allegations regarding medication management, it is critical that you verify the facility's current state survey results and compliance history. While some families report a warm and attentive environment, the potential for severe lapses in medical oversight makes it essential to ask direct questions about how medication schedules are monitored and audited.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“Accura Healthcare of Stanton presents a stark contrast in experiences, with one recent review highlighting severe, state-investigated failures in medication management that resulted in tragic outcomes. While other reviewers offer high praise for the staff's compassion and attentiveness, the lack of detail in those positive reviews makes it difficult to verify the current quality of care. Families should exercise extreme caution and conduct thorough independent research given the gravity of the reported medical neglect.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate, family-like staff
- Attentive communication
- High perceived standard of care
Concerns
- Failure to administer scheduled medication
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 5 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I've heard wonderful things about the family-like atmosphere here; how do you involve families in the daily care of residents?
- 2With such a high staffing rating, how do you ensure that every resident's specific medication schedule is followed accurately every single time?
- 3Can you walk me through the protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in a resident's condition during the night?
- 4What specific steps has the facility taken recently to address and resolve the state violations noted in recent inspections?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep the residents engaged and active?
- 6How does the nursing team communicate important updates or changes in health status to us as family members?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother in law was not getting her pain medication as scheduled for 5 weeks. The State did investigate & it was founded.”
“The staff felt like family with genuine care and compassion. Never once felt rushed, hurried, or brushed off when I had a question or concern.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of repeated deficiencies, with families filing complaints about pain management, accident hazards, medication services, and nutrition issues. The main problem areas are fire safety, resident care planning, and food services, with several issues persisting across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025. While the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the recurring nature suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate.
Oct 7, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 19, 2025Routine8
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jul 22, 2024Routine15
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Jul 22, 2024Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
May 18, 2023Routine13
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
May 18, 2023Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Oct 7, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Jun 20, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 19, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 0
Aug 16, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jul 22, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 15, State violations: 1
Apr 10, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 17, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 18, 2023InspectionClean
Fed violations: 8, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Accura Healthcare of Stanton
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Accura Healthcare
41 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 7 of 37
Ownership & Management
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