Oskaloosa Care Center
Oskaloosa Care Center is a 1-star rated nursing home in Oskaloosa, IA with 83 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 35 health violations on record. Federal fines total $29,250 across 3 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: January 23, 2025.
Staff turnover rate: 70.8% — significantly above the national average.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Iowa public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Oskaloosa Care Center
Data current as of June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
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Health Violations by Year
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Implement 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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oskaloosa Care Center
Compare Nursing Homes in Oskaloosa, IA
| Facility | Rating | Violations | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Care Center this facility | 1/5 | 35 | 83 |
| Northern Mahaska Specialty Care | 2/5 | 70 | 79 |
| Crystal Heights Care Center | 1/5 | 39 | 72 |
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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