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Complaint Investigation

Accura Healthcare Of Cresco

Inspection Date: January 29, 2026
Total Violations 2
Facility ID 165490
Location Cresco, IA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on

observations, record review and staff interviews the facility failed to provide treatment as ordered to promote the healing and prevent infection of existing pressure ulcers for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #13).The facility reported a census of 26 residents. Findings include:Resident #13's MDS assessment dated [DATE REDACTED] identified a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of 15, indicating intact cognition. The MDS included diagnoses of paraplegia and stage 4 pressure ulcer (full thickness skin and tissue loss) of the sacral region. Resident #13's orders from the wound clinic dated 12/18/25 documents the sacral pressure ulcer orders to Apply Acetic Acid dampened gauze to the wound base and the skin around and allow to stay in place for 10-15 minutes then remove, apply Calmoseptine around the left buttock wound, apply Melgisorb Ag (Calcium Alginate) to the wound base and pat dry and allow for air time for 30 minutes, then return and place ABD and secure with Medipore tape. On 1/28/26 at 2:25 PM Staff G, Registered Nurse (RN) went to complete the wound treatment to the sacral area. Staff G looked at the order on the computer and then did hand hygiene. She applied gloves and opened a gauze package.

Placing half the gauze on the supplies without a barrier under, she went to the computer to read the order again touching the computer with her gloved hand then took the acetic acid and dampened some gauze with it. Staff G cleansed the wound with the dampened gauze. Staff G did not leave it on the wound for 10-15 minutes as the order states. Staff G then rolled Resident #13 onto her back with no barrier under her, placing the resident down on the bed after cleansing the area and not covering it, to apply pain cream to

the shoulder on the right side. At 2:35 PM Staff G did hand hygiene and assisted the resident to her right side. Staff G looked at the computer to read the order for the sacral area and applied gloves not doing hand hygiene after touching the computer. Staff G took the tube of calmoseptine and used her gloved finger to get some cream from the tube. She applied it with the gloved finger to the first wound in the sacral area.

Then with the same gloved finger, took more out of the tube and applied it to the second wound. Staff G with the same gloved hand she used for the calmoseptine, took melgisorb ag (calcium alginate), cut it to size and placed it on the wound base. She then removed her gloves and applied new gloves. No hand hygiene done between. Staff G took an ABD and placed over the wounds and secured it with tape. She rolled the resident onto her back. She then removed her gloves and went to the computer and signed off on

the treatments completed. On 1/29/26 at 10:05 AM, the Director of Nursing (DON) explained they expected

the nurses to follow the order correctly for wound cares. The DON acknowledged the treatment was not completed per orders.

Residents Affected - Few

Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date

these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

TITLE

(X6) DATE

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

Facility ID:

If continuation sheet

Event ID:

Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391

Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION

(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION

B. Wing

A. Building

(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED

01/29/2026

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Accura Healthcare of Cresco

701 Vernon Road SW Cresco, IA 52136

For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)

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F-Tag F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

F 0727 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many

FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete

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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on schedule review, the Facility Assessment, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) in the facility for eight (8) consecutive hours per day for 26 days between November 1, 2025 through January 25, 2026. The facility reported a census of 26 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility's nursing schedules for November 2025 lacked RN coverage for the following dates: 8th,9th ,15th,16th, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 29th,and 30th. Review of the facility's nursing schedules for December 2025 lacked RN coverage for the following dates: 6th,7th,13th,14th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 27th, and 28th. Review of

the facility's nursing schedules for January 2026 from the 1st through the 25th lacked RN coverage for the following dates: 1st, 3rd, 4th,11th,17th,18th, 24th, and 25th.On 1/28/26 at 10:10 AM the Administrator reported RN coverage is an ongoing issue that the facility is trying to fix. On 1/28/26 at 11:33 AM the Administrator verified the facility did not have RN coverage on the dates listed above. Review of the Facility assessment dated [DATE REDACTED] documented the facility will continue working towards a staffing level that meets

the minimum staffing final rule.

Event ID:

Facility ID:

If continuation sheet

📋 Inspection Summary

Accura Healthcare of Cresco in Cresco, IA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Cresco, IA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Accura Healthcare of Cresco or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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