Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 6 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (26 vs median 5)
Bottom 25% in IA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Best in ANEW HEALTHCARE chain · $73,488 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While the facility is physically attractive, the recent, severe allegations regarding resident safety and staff conduct are deeply concerning. We strongly advise families to conduct an unannounced visit to observe staff engagement and security measures firsthand before considering this facility for a loved one.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews analyzed“Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center receives polarized feedback, with some visitors praising the facility's physical beauty and location on a golf course. However, recent reports from 2026 raise serious alarms regarding inadequate supervision of residents, poor hygiene, and unprofessional behavior by staff members.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attractive, well-located facility
- Scenic grounds on a golf course
- Some staff members described as wonderful
Concerns
- Inadequate resident supervision and safety (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unprofessional and neglectful staff behavior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's location on the golf course, what opportunities do residents have to enjoy the scenic outdoor grounds safely?
- 2With 26 recent state violations, what specific steps has the leadership team taken over the past year to improve clinical oversight and overall safety protocols?
- 3How do you ensure consistent, proactive supervision for residents, particularly during shift changes or busy times of the day?
- 4Could you walk me through your training and accountability process for staff to ensure that every resident receives attentive and professional care?
- 5Since memory care is a specialized area, what specific programs or staffing adjustments do you have in place to support residents with cognitive needs?
- 6How do you handle medical emergencies or urgent health changes, and how quickly can a family expect to be notified if a situation arises?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My grandmother lives here, she tends to roam the property unadvised, with a conscious mind knowing that she’s not being tended to properly passing the lack of security/ cameras constantly reporting to me that she’s living in an unsafe environment.”
“Wow cant even give this place a star horrible cares smell is horrible staff is bragging about being under the influence of drugs because they hate their job.”
“Beautiful home just outside of Anita. It is on an actual golf course. Fantastic staff. Feels like home!”
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 · 14 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families filed multiple complaints leading to serious deficiencies in abuse and neglect protection, with violations occurring repeatedly across surveys from 2023 to 2024. The facility has persistent issues with preventing abuse and neglect, staffing adequacy, and safety hazards, alongside recurring problems with fire safety systems and emergency preparedness. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies, the pattern of repeated violations in critical care areas suggests ongoing systemic problems that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Feb 12, 2026Routine16
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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.
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.
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.
Feb 12, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Oct 14, 2025Complaint3
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jun 19, 2025Complaint6
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 20, 2025Routine30
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
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
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Feb 20, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 2, 2024
$51,773
Fine
Aug 3, 2023
$21,715
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Anew Healthcare
5 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.0/5 · Rank 5 of 5 (Worst) (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Anew Holdings Iowa LLC
Owner · Organization
Hastings, Mark
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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