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Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

1000 Hillcrest Drive, Anita, IA 5002041 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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9/ 10
critical Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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

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FoodN/AStaff3.0Clean2.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemory1.0CommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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)

Rating Trends

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2345.02023(2)5.02025(1)2.62026(5)

Distribution

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

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.

Memory care family member · 2026☆☆☆☆

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.

Friend of resident · 2026☆☆☆☆

Beautiful home just outside of Anita. It is on an actual golf course. Fantastic staff. Feels like home!

Visitor · 2023★★★★★
Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.80hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.03hrs
74%
All nurses + aides combined

Total 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

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.8%
US
15.4%
IA
19.4%
Cass
13.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.0%
US
19.4%
IA
25.9%
Cass
21.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.5%
US
15.3%
IA
17.5%
Cass
17.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.4%
Better than Avg
Here
3.4%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%
Cass
8.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
88.0%
US
95.5%
IA
95.2%
Cass
95.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility90.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
90.2%
US
93.4%
IA
93.9%
Cass
96.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

26deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (6.2)
29 complaint-triggered
$73,488 in fines

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, 2026Routine
16
0039ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0291ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0354ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0711ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0712ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914ModerateCorrected

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.

0918ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0293ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0324ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0804ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0584MinorCorrected

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.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0657MinorCorrected

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.

0812MinorCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 12, 2026Complaint
1
0677ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Oct 14, 2025Complaint
3
0865ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Jun 19, 2025Complaint
6
0684ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0600MinorCorrected

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.

0609Minor

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0689MinorCorrected

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, 2025Routine
30
0006ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0030ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

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

0039ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0354ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0712ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914ModerateCorrected

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.

0921Moderate

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0851ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0867ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0868ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0222ModerateCorrected

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.

0291ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0761ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0923ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0658ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0726ModerateCorrected

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.

0882ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0883ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0887ModerateCorrected

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.

0947ModerateCorrected

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.

0606MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

0644MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0758MinorCorrected

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.

0836MinorCorrected

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, 2025Complaint
2
0584ModerateCorrected

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.

0550MinorCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Anew Healthcare

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.0/5 · Rank 5 of 5 (Worst) (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Anew Holdings Iowa LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Hastings, Mark

Owner (parent company)

100%

Key personnel

Little, TamiW-2 Managing EmployeeHastings, MarkOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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