Prestige Care Center of Fairfield
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 6 Google reviews

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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)
- Above-median deficiencies (23 vs median 5)
- High staff turnover (59%)
- High RN turnover (67%)
Bottom 25% in IA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in PRESTIGE CARE CENTER chain · $138,029 in fines
What this means for your family
While recent reports suggest the facility has made positive strides in management and cleanliness, inconsistency remains a primary concern. When touring, we recommend asking specifically about how the facility ensures consistent care quality across all nursing shifts to avoid the lack of patience reported by some families.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Prestige Care Center of Fairfield presents a polarized experience, with some families praising significant management improvements and compassionate staff, while others report deep frustration regarding inconsistent care quality and facility maintenance. While recent positive feedback highlights a cleaner environment and better accountability, critical concerns persist regarding the patience and follow-through of certain nursing personnel.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Supportive upper management
- Compassionate nursing staff
- Clean, updated facility environment
Concerns
- Inconsistent quality of nursing care and lack of patience (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has undergone some recent updates; how have these physical improvements impacted the daily environment and comfort for residents?
- 2Given that communication is a top priority for our family, what is the standard process for keeping us updated on changes in care or health status?
- 3We understand that providing consistent, patient-centered care can be challenging; how do you support your nursing team in maintaining a calm and patient approach during busy shifts?
- 4With 73 residents in the facility, how do you ensure that each person receives individualized attention and meaningful social engagement throughout the day?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is the specific protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating with the family during those critical first moments?
- 6I see that management has been active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to make tangible changes to the quality of care provided here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Some nurses are wonderful but others have no patience or compassion for those who need care. The building is old and run down. Follow through on anything is questionable.”
“Absolutely awesome facility. Facility has made crazy gains since a year ago. Shilo the administrator, Kiera DON, and Meghan the onboarding specialist have been so awesome! So much support from upper management, never used to be that way.”
“Staff are nice. I find the g ood good and care is good”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total 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 · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of complaint-triggered deficiencies (49 out of 93), indicating families have repeatedly filed reports about problems. The most recurring issues involve safety hazards and accident prevention, medication management, and care planning. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent nature of safety and medication problems across multiple surveys suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.
Jun 11, 2025Routine12
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Jun 11, 2025Complaint17
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
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 a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
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 appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Feb 18, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Oct 29, 2024Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Aug 20, 2024Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Jun 27, 2024Routine17
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler 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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 11, 2025
$59,099
Fine
Feb 18, 2025
$31,803
Fine
Nov 1, 2023
$15,849
Payment Denial
Nov 1, 2023
37-day denial
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Jul 31, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 11, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 22, State violations: 3
Apr 1, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Feb 18, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1
Nov 26, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 29, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0
Sep 17, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Aug 20, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Prestige Care Center of Fairfield
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Prestige Care Center
3 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 3 of 4 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Kaplan, Yisroel
Owner
Lahasky, Ephram
Owner
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
6 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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