Grundy Care Center
102 East J Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638 · (319) 824-5436
For profit - Corporation · 40 certified beds
Grundy Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 2 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $48,796 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 8, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.January 8, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 8, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 20, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 7, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 7, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 7, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 27, 2024 · F0686 · 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.August 1, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.August 1, 2024 · F0801 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.August 1, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 1, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $48,796January 7, 2025
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 | 3.30 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.8% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 30.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Creekside Grundy Center · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Oakview Nursing Home Conrad · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Manor Care Center Reinbeck · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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