John Edward Harter Nursing Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.
based on 2 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Choosing John Edward Harter Nursing Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 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 on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents on antipsychotic medication
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
John Edward Harter Nursing Center has a relatively clean record with only 2 federal deficiencies found during routine inspection in May 2025. The issues involved administrative reporting of staffing information and infection control program implementation. Both deficiencies were corrected by the facility and were not triggered by family complaints, suggesting responsive management when problems are identified.
May 8, 2025Routine2
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
John Edward Harter Nursing Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Allendale County Hospital Board
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
2 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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