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Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center

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

711 West 11th Street, Spencer, IA 5130182 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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6/ 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)
  • Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 5)
  • High staff turnover (62%)
  • High RN turnover (54%)

Bottom 25% in IA · Worst in THE ENSIGN GROUP chain · $24,706 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded by recent reviewers for its compassionate staff and effective rehabilitation services. Since all current feedback is overwhelmingly positive, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily staff-resident interactions firsthand to ensure the environment aligns with your specific needs.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.3%
US
12.1%
IA
4.1%
Clay
11.2%

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 Facility35.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.6%
US
15.5%
IA
19.4%
Clay
17.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility35.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
35.7%
US
19.4%
IA
25.9%
Clay
18.6%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
11.8%
US
5.3%
IA
4.9%
Clay
4.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.2%
US
14.4%
IA
17.6%
Clay
14.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
IA
95.3%
Clay
96.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.9%
Better than Avg
Here
91.9%
US
81.8%
IA
84.1%
Clay
85.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
77.2%
US
79.8%
IA
73.3%
Clay
81.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
5.3%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Clay
2.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

15deficiencies
3penalties
Well above state avg (6.2)
6 complaint-triggered
$24,706 in fines

Spencer Post Acute has significant recurring issues across multiple areas, with families filing complaint reports that triggered deficiencies. The facility shows persistent problems with medication management, care planning, and fire safety systems that repeat across surveys from 2023 to 2025. While deficiencies are marked as corrected, the pattern of recurring violations in critical areas like medication errors and safety systems suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent standards.

Mar 30, 2026Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Aug 14, 2025Routine
28
0161Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0331Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

0346Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0922Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

0628Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0567Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Aug 22, 2024Routine
26
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.

0281Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0346Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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.

0732Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0161Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

May 20, 2024Complaint
1
0678Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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.

Mar 14, 2024Complaint
3
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 30, 2023Routine
21
0760Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0688Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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 · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Federal Penalties

Fine

May 20, 2024

$14,433

Fine

Oct 30, 2023

$10,273

Payment Denial

Oct 30, 2023

7-day denial

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
29deficiencies
Jun 4, 2026Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1

Apr 15, 2026Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Mar 30, 2026Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 1, State violations: 0

Nov 19, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Sep 15, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Aug 14, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 14, State violations: 0

Mar 20, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Feb 12, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Ensign Group

Chain Size

342 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 326 of 328 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Gateway Healthcare LLC

Owner · Organization

Jorgensen, David

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Keetch, Chad

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Port, Barry

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Burnam, SoonManaging Control - Governing BodyFeldmann, BruceManaging Control - Governing BodyKoenig, DebraManaging Control - Governing BodyBurnam, SoonOfficer / DirectorFeldmann, BruceManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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