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Clearview Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise engaging and consistent daily activities. Still worth an in-person visit.

406 West Washington, Mount Ayr, IA 5085482 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 10 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Clearview Home is highly regarded for its active social calendar and dedicated staff who prioritize resident engagement. Families should feel confident in the facility's warm environment, though as with any facility, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

10 reviews on Google
Clearview Home receives consistent praise for its engaging daily activity programs and the compassionate, family-oriented approach of its staff. Visitors and family members frequently highlight the facility's warm atmosphere and the genuine care provided to residents.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0CleanN/AActivities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Engaging and consistent daily activities
  • Caring and attentive staff
  • Warm, family-like atmosphere

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02017(1)1.02019(1)5.02022(1)5.02023(1)5.02024(6)5.02025(1)

Distribution · 11 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

80%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard such wonderful things about the warm, family-like atmosphere here; how do you help new residents settle in and feel part of the community?
  • 2The daily activities mentioned in reviews sound lovely—could you walk us through what a typical day of engagement looks like for the residents?
  • 3Since the staff is noted for being so attentive, how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
  • 4We noticed the facility has a strong staffing rating, but how do you manage medical emergencies or urgent health changes during the overnight hours?
  • 5With the recent state inspections, what specific steps has the team taken to address any previous concerns and ensure the highest quality of care?
  • 6It’s great to see how much the management engages with the community online; how often can we expect to communicate directly with the administrators regarding our loved one's care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff interact with she residents . They do activities . The food is Great !!! This place and all the people who work here deserve 5 stars …. ❤️

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

Great activities being done everyday for the residents. Employees are very caring and go the extra mile for each resident

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

I have witnessed first hand the care that is shown toward the residents. It is top notch. The activities they do for their residents shows they truly care.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 10 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.62hrs
82%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.19hrs
78%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
18%
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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.4%
Better than Avg
Here
8.4%
US
15.3%
IA
17.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.5%
US
19.4%
IA
25.9%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Better than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
15.5%
IA
19.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.8%
Better than Avg
Here
10.8%
US
14.4%
IA
17.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.9%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%

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

⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
5.3%
IA
4.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.0%
Better than Avg
Here
94.0%
US
81.8%
IA
84.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
77.8%
US
79.8%
IA
73.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (6.2)
$47,996 in fines
Clean record — no deficiencies

Families have filed complaints that triggered inspections revealing serious concerns about abuse prevention and nursing staffing at Clearview Home. The facility has persistent problems with fire safety systems, building maintenance, and electrical equipment that recur across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated safety violations and complaint-driven investigations about resident protection warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Sep 12, 2024Routine
5
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Apr 25, 2024Routine
3
0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Dec 1, 2022Routine
7
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0281Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
9deficiencies
May 29, 2026Other
Clean

Fed violations: 2, State violations: 1

Oct 23, 2025Other
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jul 24, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Mar 11, 2025Other
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Sep 25, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Sep 12, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0

Jul 23, 2024Other
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Apr 25, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Clearview Home

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Routh, Gary

Owner

50%

Routh, Patricia

Owner

50%

Key personnel

Casteel, MonicaManagerFooken, AmberManagerMarsh-Narigon, WhitneyManagerRamsey, RobinManagerRouth, GaryManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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