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Complaint Investigation

Stone Cottage Care Center

May 28, 2026 · Sigourney, IA · 900 South Stone Street
Citations 5
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 41
Provider ID 165381
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Inspection Summary

Stone Cottage Care Center in Sigourney, IA — inspection on May 28, 2026.

Found 5 citations. 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

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Stone Cottage Care Center in Sigourney, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-28.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Stone Cottage Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-27.

Federal health inspectors cited Stone Cottage Care Center in Sigourney, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-28.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Stone Cottage Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-27.

Federal health inspectors cited Stone Cottage Care Center in Sigourney, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-28.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Stone Cottage Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-27.

Federal health inspectors cited Stone Cottage Care Center in Sigourney, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-28.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Stone Cottage Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-27.

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Federal health inspectors cited Stone Cottage Care Center in Sigourney, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0825 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-05-28.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Stone Cottage Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-27.

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


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