Ossian Care Center
114 Fisher Street, Ossian, IA 52161 · CCN 165576
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 46
- Avg residents/day
- 39.3
- Phone
- 5635329440
Inspection history vs Iowa & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Iowa avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-22 | 7 | 6.2 | 9.5 | +0.8 worse |
| 2 | 2024-11-21 | 7 | 7.0 | 9.8 | at state average |
| 3 | 2023-10-12 | 3 | 7.9 | 9.3 | -4.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.23 | 32.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.56 | 50.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.04 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (17)
- EF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2026-01-22 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2026-01-22 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2026-01-22 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2026-01-22 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2026-01-22 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-22 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-10-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-21 · Health · corrected 2024-12-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSSIAN SENIOR HOSPICE INCORPORATED | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2013-10-03 |
| FOSAAEN, RANDY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-12-01 |
| JACKSON, HEATHER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-10-26 |
| MACARIO, NATALIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-02-13 |
| MANNING, AMY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-10-28 |
| MARSHALL, RACHAEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-09-16 |
| WENNER, PAUL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-09-16 |
| BRINCKS, MARK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-11-14 |
| ELSBERND, MELVIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1995-11-01 |
| LANSING, KENNETH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1990-11-01 |
| SENDER, MARY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-11-14 |
| UHLENHAKE, LEANNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2025-01-20 |
| BAUMLER, KARLA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-11-14 |
| BUSHMAN, THOMAS | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1998-11-01 |
| ELSBERND, MELVIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1995-11-01 |
| MONROE, TAMI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1989-11-01 |
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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.