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Complaint Investigation

Elm Crest Retirement Community

November 13, 2025 · Harlan, IA · 2104 12th Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 50
Provider ID 165372
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Elm Crest Retirement Community
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Inspection Summary

Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, IA — inspection on November 13, 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.

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Inspection Findings

FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

According to the undated facility policy titled: Fall Prevention Program, each resident would be assessed for fall risk and would receive care and services in accordance with their individualized level of risk to minimize the likelihood of falls.

Each resident risk factor and environmental hazards would be evaluated when developing the resident comprehensive plan of care.

Interventions would be monitored for effectiveness the plan of care would be revised as needed.

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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 Harlan, 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 Elm Crest Retirement Community or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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