Starfile / Iowa

Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation

728 14th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 · CCN 165156

Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$135,298

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Facilities in chain

329

Chain avg overall

3.20 / 5

Inspection citations (42)1 immediate jeopardy3 actual harm

1. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-17 · Health · corrected 2025-11-20

   Actual harm

2. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0584Honor 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.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-27 · Health · corrected 2025-10-02

   Immediate jeopardy

7. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-10

   Actual harm

8. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-17

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.2025-03-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-01-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-01-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2025-01-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-07-18 · Health · corrected 2024-07-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Actual harm

25. DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-10-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-09-27 · Health · corrected 2023-10-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-03-09 · Health · corrected 2023-03-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.