Community Memorial Health Center
231 North Eighth Avenue West, Hartley, IA 51346 · (712) 728-2428
Non profit - Other · 62 certified beds
Community Memorial Health Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 5 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $36,338 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 22, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.January 22, 2026 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.January 22, 2026 · F0644 · 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.January 22, 2026 · F0690 · 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.January 22, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.November 25, 2025 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 7, 2025 · F0609 · 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.October 7, 2025 · F0842 · 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.July 8, 2024 · 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.July 8, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 8, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 8, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyJuly 8, 2024 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $36,338July 8, 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 | 4.02 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.12 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.38 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.1% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 62 |
| Average residents per day | 44.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Prairie View Home Sanborn · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sanford Senior Care Sheldon Sheldon · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan - Estherville Estherville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Estherville Community Care Center Estherville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Milford Milford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Community Memorial Health Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.