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On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
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The Ivy at Davenport receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate, family-like atmosphere and the dedication of specific staff members like Dawn and the therapy team. However, there are serious, recurring reports of neglect, poor sanitation, and communication breakdowns, particularly regarding medical oversight and responsiveness to resident needs. Families considering this facility should weigh the positive experiences of some against the severe concerns raised by others regarding basic care standards.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is very compassionate and cares about the residents, they are more like family then anything!!”
“I felt comfortable voicing any concerns to Dawn or LeAnn and they took corrective action or provided direction.”
“My poor dad passed away in that dump! I have pictures of his room & how filthy it was & mold in the food dishes that had sat there for days!”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Ivy at Davenport has concerning patterns of ongoing complaints from families, with persistent issues in safety supervision, wound care, and food safety appearing repeatedly across surveys. Problems with accident prevention have occurred multiple times as recently as 2025, while issues with infection control, pressure ulcer care, and food temperature have recurred despite corrections. Given the high volume of 105 deficiencies across 10 surveys with 43 triggered by family complaints, families should visit to assess current conditions firsthand.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
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.
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
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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.
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
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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
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
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 25, 2026
$27,275
Fine
Dec 16, 2025
$20,823
Fine
Jun 24, 2024
$85,737
Payment Denial
Jun 24, 2024
77-day denial
Fine
Oct 12, 2023
$13,039
Payment Denial
Oct 12, 2023
1-day denial
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Fed violations: 9, State violations: 2
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 16, State violations: 2
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Fed violations: 3, State violations: 1
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ivy at Davenport
for profit
Ivy Healthcare Group
4 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.8/5 · Rank 2 of 4 (Lowest rating)
Owners
Accordius Health at St Mary, LLC
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