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Complaint Investigation

Oskaloosa Care Center

Inspection Date: September 17, 2025
Total Violations 6
Facility ID 165589
Location Oskaloosa, IA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0678

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Immediate Jeopardy

Federal health inspectors cited Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0678 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-17.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Scope/Severity Level J: isolated, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Oskaloosa Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-18.

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F-Tag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Actual Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-17.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.

Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Oskaloosa Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-20.

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F-Tag F0940

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0940 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-17.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Oskaloosa Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.

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F-Tag F0944

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0944 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-17.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Oskaloosa Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.

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F-Tag F0945

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0945 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-17.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Oskaloosa Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.

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F-Tag F0946

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0946 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-17.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Oskaloosa Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-30.

πŸ“‹ Inspection Summary

Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa Care Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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