Complaint Investigation

Methodist Manor Retirement Community

October 16, 2025 · Storm Lake, IA · 1206 West Fourth Street

Citations 1

CMS Rating 4/5

Beds 93

Provider ID 165359

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Methodist Manor Retirement Community

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Inspection Summary

Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake, IA — inspection on October 16, 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

FF0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

According to the facility policy titled: Assessment of Changes in Condition; condition change was defined as alteration from normal status.

Clinical record documentation, assessment and follow up was necessary.

The licensed nurse would be completed head to toe assessments to include full vital signs.

Documentation requirements included nurses' notes, description of problem, vital signs and documentation must show consistent follow up.

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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 Storm Lake, 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 Methodist Manor Retirement Community or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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