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Grundy Care Center

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

102 East J Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 5063840 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 11 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)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • High staff turnover (82%)
  • High RN turnover (83%)

Bottom 25% in IA · Below recommended RN staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in ARBORETA HEALTHCARE chain · $65,677 in fines · Very few deficiencies

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Given the recent official citations for resident abuse and the facility's placement on the CMS Special-Focus Facilities list, we strongly advise families to exercise extreme caution. While some individuals have had positive experiences with the nursing staff, the documented systemic failures regarding quality of care and staffing are significant red flags that require thorough investigation before considering this facility.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

11 reviews on Google
Grundy Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reports highlighting severe regulatory failures and safety concerns. While some long-term families and rehab patients have reported positive experiences with the care team, the facility has recently been placed on the CMS Special-Focus Facilities list due to documented violations regarding staffing, resident abuse, and quality of care.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
FoodN/AStaff3.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Caring nursing and rehab staff
  • Effective COVID-19 safety protocols
  • Long-term stability for some residents

Concerns

  • Insufficient staffing levels (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2341.02019(4)4.02020(4)5.02021(1)4.62025(5)2.32026(3)

Distribution · 17 analyzed

5
5
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6
3
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0
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6

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, how does the team ensure that residents receive timely assistance with daily needs like hygiene and mobility?
  • 2I noticed some concerns regarding communication; what is the standard process for keeping families updated on changes in a resident's health or care plan?
  • 3With the recent focus on safety protocols, how do you balance maintaining a secure environment with ensuring residents still have meaningful social interaction and daily activities?
  • 4How does the nursing and rehab team coordinate to ensure consistent care, especially during shift changes or weekends?
  • 5In light of the recent health inspection reports, what specific steps has the facility taken to improve oversight and address those identified deficiencies?
  • 6What opportunities are there for residents to engage with one another throughout the day to help them feel more at home in this smaller community setting?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I stayed here for skilled care while recovering from a broken femur. It is an older facility (thus the 4 stars) but I felt very well cared for. They have a great, caring team!

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★

The DON took her phone so we could not speak with her!

Memory care family member · 2019☆☆☆☆

In Nov 2024 they were cited for 12 violations including failure to meet professional standards, inadequate quality of care, insufficient nurse staffing, inadequate procurement, preparation or serving of food, and inadequate quality assurance measures.

Local Guide · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 11 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.68hrs
91%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.41hrs
83%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
74%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
86%
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 · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.8%
US
14.4%
IA
17.6%
Grundy
19.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.1%
Better than Avg
Here
97.1%
US
93.4%
IA
93.9%
Grundy
82.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
4.8%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%
Grundy
18.2%

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

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.9%
Better than Avg
Here
14.9%
US
15.5%
IA
19.4%
Grundy
25.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.8%
US
19.5%
IA
20.7%
Grundy
25.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.4%
US
19.4%
IA
25.9%
Grundy
23.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.0%
Better than Avg
Here
93.0%
US
81.8%
IA
84.1%
Grundy
64.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Grundy
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
3penalties
Well below state avg (6.2)
15 complaint-triggered
$65,677 in fines

Grundy Care Center has concerning repeat issues with resident protection from abuse and neglect, appearing in multiple complaint-driven investigations where families filed reports. The facility struggles most with nursing staffing adequacy, medication management, and food safety, with problems persisting across recent surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring complaints about fundamental care areas raises questions about sustained quality improvements.

Jan 8, 2026Routine
14
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0901Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Electrical Deficiencies

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

0291Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Nov 20, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for 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.

Jan 7, 2025Complaint
1
0600Immediate jeopardy · 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.

Nov 7, 2024Routine
18
0025Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0835Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0868Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0347Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0625Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Nov 7, 2024Complaint
2
0727Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 27, 2024Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 7, 2025

$48,796

Fine

Aug 17, 2023

$16,881

Payment Denial

Aug 17, 2023

33-day denial

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
17deficiencies
Jun 16, 2026Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jan 21, 2026Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jan 8, 2026Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0

Nov 13, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

May 14, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Feb 5, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jan 7, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 2

Dec 5, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Grundy Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Campbell Street Services

Chain Size

20 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 7 of 7 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Dole, Isaac

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Dole, IsaacManaging Control - Governing BodyDole, IsaacManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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