Stacyville Community Nursing Home
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based on 8 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 (9 vs median 5)
Bottom 25% in IA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $21,986 in fines
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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate, caring nursing staff
- Strong support for families during hospice
- Family-oriented environment
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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?
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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.”
“During his time in hospice, they not only cared for him with compassion and dignity, but they also cared for my entire family.”
“Very family oriented. The staff really care for the residents.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This 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
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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 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, 2026Complaint2
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 that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Jun 5, 2025Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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 Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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, 2025Complaint5
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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 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.
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, 2025Complaint11
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.
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.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Jul 17, 2024Routine10
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Jul 17, 2024Complaint8
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
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
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
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
May 12, 2026OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 22, 2026OtherClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Jun 28, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Jun 5, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 1
May 5, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 1, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 5, State violations: 0
Feb 7, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 11, State violations: 0
Sep 4, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Stacyville Community Nursing Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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