The Village of Ackley
502 Butler Street, Ackley, IA 50601 · (641) 847-3531
Non profit - Corporation · 38 certified beds
The Village of Ackley has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $47,149 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 12, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 15 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 20, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 20, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 27, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 11, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.July 11, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 11, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.July 11, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.July 11, 2024 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 11, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 9, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 9, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.April 9, 2024 · F0943 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.October 30, 2023 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 30, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.October 30, 2023 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $24,668July 11, 2024
- Fine of $22,481April 9, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.72 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.08 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.31 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.33 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 66.7% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 38 |
| Average residents per day | 28.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Eldora Specialty Care Eldora · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Hubbard Care Center Hubbard · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Scenic Manor Iowa Falls · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Village of Ackley on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.