Nursing HomeMedicaid Top Rated

Spurgeon Manor

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and loving staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1204 Linden Street, Dallas Center, IA 50063|55 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.4/5

based on 9 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility stands out for its exceptionally kind and dedicated staff who treat residents with genuine care. You can feel confident in the cleanliness of the environment, though you may want to observe staff interactions personally to ensure they meet your expectations for personability.

Google Reviews

9 reviews on Google

“Spurgeon Manor is highly regarded for its compassionate and dedicated staff, with several reviewers noting that the employees go above and beyond to ensure resident happiness. While the facility is described as clean and well-maintained, one reviewer noted that the staff could occasionally be more personable.”

Quality Themes

Strengths

Compassionate and loving staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Excellent end-of-life care
Well-kept grounds

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

Distribution · 9 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1With such a high staffing rating, how do you ensure that the compassionate, one-on-one attention mentioned by families is maintained during busy shift changes?
2Since the facility is known for being so well-maintained, what are some of the favorite outdoor spaces or garden areas where residents enjoy spending time?
3Could you tell me more about the specific types of daily activities or social programs available to help residents stay engaged with one another?
4In terms of medical care, how does the nursing team manage sudden changes in a resident's health or handle medical emergencies during the night?
5I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for end-of-life care; how do you support both the residents and their families during such a sensitive time?
6Regarding the recent state inspections, what specific steps has the team taken to address the recent violations and ensure continued excellence in care?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The care center is staffed with men and women that you can tell genuinely love the residents who live there. Everyone that I have met have been so kind, loving and will do just about anything to make the residents happy, healthy and well cared for.”

Local Guide · 2024★★★★★

“Very impressed with the care they gave my former boss and long time friend with her end of life care. The staff was excellent.”

Local Guide · 2023★★★★★

“Worked agencies all around the area, Spurgeon gives.the best care to the residents i have seen. Clean facility 🤌”

Agency worker · 2025★★★★★

Source: 9 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.93hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

5.11hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

40%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

33%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility34.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

34.1%

19.4%

25.9%

Dallas

15.8%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.1%

4.1%

Dallas

2.1%

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 Facility9.3%

Better than Avg

Here

9.3%

15.4%

19.4%

Dallas

10.6%

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility24.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

24.0%

14.4%

17.6%

Dallas

17.8%

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility13.1%

Better than Avg

Here

13.1%

19.5%

20.7%

Dallas

16.2%

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility22.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

22.7%

15.3%

17.5%

Dallas

16.9%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility10.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

10.3%

79.7%

73.3%

Dallas

80.4%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

81.8%

84.0%

Dallas

86.4%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.6%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

1.6%

2.0%

Dallas

1.3%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies

Well below state avg (6.2)

2 complaint-triggered

Spurgeon Manor shows recurring issues across multiple areas, with families filing complaints about infection control and resident rights violations. The facility has persistent problems with fire safety systems, electrical safety, and care planning that span multiple surveys from 2023 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical safety areas warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Sep 25, 2025Routine3 findings

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

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 · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 7, 2024Routine6 findings

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 8, 2024Complaint1 finding

0577Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Oct 12, 2023Routine8 findings

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0133Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

0161Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

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.

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.

Oct 12, 2023Complaint1 finding

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

6deficiencies

May 4, 2026ComplaintNo deficiencies

Clean