Complaint Investigation

Pearl Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing At Gowrie,

February 24, 2025 · Gowrie, IA · 1808 Main Street

Citations 1

CMS Rating 2/5

Beds 46

Provider ID 165344

Healthcare Facility

Pearl Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing At Gowrie,

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Inspection Summary

PEARL VALLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT GOWRIE, in GOWRIE, IA — inspection on February 24, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

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

Inspection Findings

FF758

The survey identified the following concerns during the current survey that the prior survey team cited during the surveys in the past.:

a. QAPI program and plan.

Free of accidents, hazards, and supervision.

Free from unnecessary psychotropic Medications/ PRN (as needed) Use.

Notification of Changes(Injury/Decline/ Room, etc.)

The facility's policy, QAPI Plan and Program effective August 2024, directed the facility shall develop, implement, and maintain an effective, comprehensive, data driven QAPI program that focused on indicators of the outcomes of care and quality of life.

Interview on 2/24/25 at 3:00 PM, the ADM acknowledged the concerns with repeated deficiencies and concerns with QAPI.

The ADM felt like the facility worked very hard and just couldn't get a break.

The ADM further stated the facility still used some agency nurses but no longer Certified Nurse Aides, and hopes that will help.

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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 GOWRIE, 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 PEARL VALLEY REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT GOWRIE, or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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