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HomeIowaAccura Healthcare of Spirit Lake

Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake

1912 Zenith Avenue, Spirit Lake, IA 513607123363300WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.3on Google(4 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
80
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $34,567

How Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.54 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.55 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
40.8%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.55 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 22, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 2, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Dickinson County 65+
4,774
27.0% of county
County Population
17,692
Dickinson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Spirit Lake, Iowa with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
71
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 22, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Dickinson
Last Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
77.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Oct 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0800Potential for Harm

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0811Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$34,567
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 22, 2024
$34,567
Payment DenialAug 22, 2024
31 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.27 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.55 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.04 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.8%
RN Turnover
44.4%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ACCURA MIDWEST HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 1, 2017
BUTCHER, DARENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
OLSON, BRETTW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
TOTI, LISAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
LENEAVE, TEDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2017
TOTI, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake, IACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $34,567
Accura Healthcare of Milford
Milford, IA6.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan - Estherville
Estherville, IA15.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Estherville Community Care Center
Estherville, IA15.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Spencer, IA19.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $24,706
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Spencer, IA20.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $90,076
Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven, IA23.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake, IA · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$34,567
Accura Healthcare of Milford
Milford, IA
6.8 mi4/55/53/5None recorded
Good Samaritan - Estherville
Estherville, IA
15.0 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Estherville Community Care Center
Estherville, IA
15.4 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Spencer, IA
19.0 mi2/52/52/5$24,706
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Spencer, IA
20.6 mi2/51/55/5$90,076
Ruthven Community Care Center
Ruthven, IA
23.0 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake?▾
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake had any health inspection violations?▾
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 2, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $34,567.
What are the staffing levels at Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake?▾
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 2.27 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.8%.
How many beds does Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake have?▾
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake has 80 certified beds with an average of 71 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake?▾
On Google Maps, Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake has a rating of 2.3 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

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