Stone Cottage Care Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 13 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)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 5)
- High staff turnover (61%)
- High RN turnover (80%)
Bottom 25% in IA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in GABRIEL SEBBAG & THE SAMARA FAMILY chain · $18,682 in fines
What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded for its warm, home-like environment and attentive staff, making it a potentially comfortable choice for residents who value a personal touch. However, because the available reviews are largely general praise, families should schedule an on-site tour to observe daily operations and ask specific questions about clinical care protocols.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
13 reviews on Google“Stone Cottage Care Center is frequently praised for its warm, home-like atmosphere and dedicated nursing staff who prioritize resident comfort. While recent feedback highlights a welcoming environment and family-style dining, there is a lack of detailed long-term feedback regarding clinical outcomes or complex care management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, home-like atmosphere
- Dedicated and caring nursing staff
- Inviting facility environment
- Family-style dining experience
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 13 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a very warm, home-like feel; how do you maintain that intimate atmosphere while managing the needs of 41 residents?
- 2With the recent state health inspections identifying some areas for improvement, what specific steps is the leadership team currently taking to address those findings?
- 3I see that you actively engage with family feedback online; how do you incorporate that direct input into your daily care planning and facility improvements?
- 4Given the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that every resident receives consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
- 5Could you walk me through your protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status during evening or weekend hours?
- 6The family-style dining is a feature we really value; how do you ensure that residents with specific dietary needs or assistance requirements are fully supported during these meal times?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“The CNAs are the heart of this facility. They go the extra mile to help!”
“Stone Cottage when you walk in the door you feel like your home. The dining room is warm feeling and the meals are served family style.”
“Caring dedicated staff, a very home like atmosphere where residents come first!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
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
Families have repeatedly filed complaints triggering 36 of the 91 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about resident care. The facility has persistent problems with nursing staffing, safety supervision to prevent accidents, and medication management, with these issues recurring across multiple surveys despite reported corrections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas suggests systemic challenges that warrant careful evaluation before placement.
Dec 23, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
Nov 5, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Sep 4, 2025Routine13
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Sep 4, 2025Complaint4
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
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Mar 24, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Dec 31, 2024Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
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.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Nov 5, 2025
29-day denial
Fine
Sep 25, 2023
$18,682
Payment Denial
Sep 25, 2023
112-day denial
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Jun 28, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
May 28, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 5, State violations: 0
Jan 3, 2026ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Dec 23, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Nov 5, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 1, State violations: 1
Sep 26, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Sep 4, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 11, State violations: 0
Apr 2, 2025OtherClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Stone Cottage Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Cedar View Holdings
9 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.3/5 · Rank 5 of 7 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Amaranthine Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Cedar View Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Iowa 5784 LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Samara Family Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Sebbag, Gabriel
Owner (parent company)
Gamzeh, David
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Greatorex, Tina
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Schiowitz, Marc
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
13 reviews from families & visitors
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