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Stacyville Community Nursing Home

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

413 South Broad Street, Stacyville, IA 5047634 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 8 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate 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)
  • Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 5)

Bottom 25% in IA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $21,986 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and supportive environment, especially for families navigating hospice care. Because most online feedback consists of star-only ratings, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily operations and ask specific questions about staffing ratios and activity programs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google
Stacyville Community Nursing Home receives high praise from families for its compassionate and attentive staff, particularly regarding hospice and long-term care. While the facility is described as family-oriented and caring, the majority of reviews are star-only ratings without written feedback, limiting the depth of available information.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms10.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate, caring nursing staff
  • Strong support for families during hospice
  • Family-oriented environment

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02014(1)5.02023(1)5.02024(4)5.02025(3)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

5
9
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how compassionate and caring the nursing staff is; how do you foster that family-oriented environment for your residents?
  • 2With the small capacity of 34 residents, how do you ensure each person receives personalized attention during their daily routine?
  • 3What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected?
  • 4How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 5What specific steps has the facility taken recently to address and resolve the recent state inspection findings?
  • 6How do you support families through the transition into hospice care here at Stacyville?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My sister is currently a resident at Stacyville Community Nursing Home. What a blessing for our family to know she is cared for with love and compassion.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

During his time in hospice, they not only cared for him with compassion and dignity, but they also cared for my entire family.

Hospice patient's family · 2025★★★★★

Very family oriented. The staff really care for the residents.

General visitor · 2023★★★★★
Source: 8 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.40hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.54hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined

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

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility40.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
40.4%
US
15.5%
IA
19.4%
Mitchell
16.7%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Better than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
14.4%
IA
17.6%
Mitchell
20.3%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.3%
US
19.5%
IA
20.7%
Mitchell
29.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.3%
US
15.3%
IA
17.5%
Mitchell
17.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.6%
Better than Avg
Here
18.6%
US
19.4%
IA
25.9%
Mitchell
22.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
89.3%
US
95.5%
IA
95.3%
Mitchell
92.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility72.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
72.4%
US
81.8%
IA
84.1%
Mitchell
79.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.7%
US
1.6%
IA
2.0%
Mitchell
2.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (6.2)
28 complaint-triggered
$21,986 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of family complaints triggering half of its 52 deficiencies across six surveys. Recurring problems include nursing staff shortages, medication management failures, and safety hazards, with issues persisting across multiple surveys rather than being fully resolved. Most recent deficiencies from June 2025 remain under correction plans, indicating ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate during visits.

Apr 22, 2026Complaint
2
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Jun 5, 2025Routine
7
0347Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

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.

Apr 1, 2025Complaint
5
0865Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

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.

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.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Feb 7, 2025Complaint
11
0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0726Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0835Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0865Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

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.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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.

Jul 17, 2024Routine
10
0020Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

0030Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

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.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0851Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Jul 17, 2024Complaint
8
0760Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

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.

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.

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.

0660Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

0882Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

0641Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 17, 2024

$21,986

Payment Denial

Feb 15, 2024

8-day denial

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total
36deficiencies
May 12, 2026Other
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Apr 22, 2026Other
Clean

Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0

Jun 28, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Jun 5, 2025Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 4, State violations: 1

May 5, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Apr 1, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 5, State violations: 0

Feb 7, 2025Complaint
Clean

Fed violations: 11, State violations: 0

Sep 4, 2024Inspection
Clean

Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Stacyville Community Nursing Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Bissen, LawrenceOfficer / DirectorEmerson, MelanieOfficer / DirectorPitzen, RonnieOfficer / DirectorWeis, MarleneOfficer / DirectorBissen, LawrenceOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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