Safety Report: Oskaloosa Care Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (12) than in the cycle before (16).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 3 | July 30, 2026; April 15, 2026; June 19, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 3 | November 13, 2025; September 17, 2025; January 23, 2025 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | July 30, 2026; June 19, 2025 |
| Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (F605) | 2 | July 30, 2026; June 19, 2025 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | June 11, 2026; January 23, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | June 11, 2026; January 23, 2025 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | January 23, 2025; August 1, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | Fine | $45,354 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 30, 2026 — 4 citations
June 11, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
April 15, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
November 13, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 17, 2025 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
June 19, 2025 — 5 citations
January 23, 2025 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
August 1, 2024 — 4 citations
January 10, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare