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HomeIowaCommunity Memorial Health Center

Community Memorial Health Center

231 North Eighth Avenue West, Hartley, IA 513467127282428WebsiteGoogle Maps
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3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
62
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $44,528

How Community Memorial Health Center 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
3/5
IA average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.02 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.12 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
41.1%
IA average
44.1%
Close to 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 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 1.12 hours per resident per day, above 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
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 22, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation 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

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Community Memorial Health Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hartley, Iowa with 62 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
62
Avg Residents/Day
44.2
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Obrien
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
69.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 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: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 8, 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: Jul 8, 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: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 2, 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: Nov 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$44,528
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 22, 2023
$8,190
FineJul 8, 2024
$36,338

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

Nurse Aide2.52 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.12 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.02 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.50 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.1%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MILLS, KRISTYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2023
VAN LOON, LAVERNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
VANDER VEEN, JILLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2023
PAULSEN, COLLEENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
RIEDEMANN, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2019
STOLTZ, CURTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2020
TEWES, JOYCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
CARSTENSEN, LINDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 25, 2013
JOCHIMS, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2022
KRIKKE, DARYLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 21, 2016
MOREY, KERRIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2021
WALLACE, LAURAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 8, 2024
ZEARING, SANDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 6, 2022
ZILLER, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 25, 2022
BCG HOLDINGS INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
BLUE STONE THERAPY INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 30, 2023
BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL BCG LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
CATTAIL INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
COPPAGE LTC PHARMACY CONSULTING PLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 20, 2022
ECSI INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
K F MURPHY CO PCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 23, 2012
RDI COMPUTER NETWORKINGADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2024
JOCHIMS, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 25, 2025
WURM KING, COLLEENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 31, 2019
ZILLER, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 25, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Community Memorial Health Center and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Community Memorial Health Center
Hartley, IACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $44,528
Prairie View Home
Sanborn, IA7.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Spencer, IA16.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $24,706
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon
Sheldon, IA18.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $11,872
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Spencer, IA18.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $90,076
Accura Healthcare of Milford
Milford, IA19.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Osceola Senior Living
Sibley, IA20.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Community Memorial Health Center
Hartley, IA · Current facility
—3/52/55/5$44,528
Prairie View Home
Sanborn, IA
7.9 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Spencer Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Spencer, IA
16.9 mi2/52/52/5$24,706
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon
Sheldon, IA
18.1 mi1/51/53/5$11,872
St Luke Lutheran Nursing Home
Spencer, IA
18.5 mi2/51/55/5$90,076
Accura Healthcare of Milford
Milford, IA
19.3 mi4/55/53/5None recorded
Osceola Senior Living
Sibley, IA
20.3 mi5/54/55/5None 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 Community Memorial Health Center?▾
Community Memorial Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Community Memorial Health Center 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). Community Memorial Health Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Community Memorial Health Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Community Memorial Health Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 22, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $44,528.
What are the staffing levels at Community Memorial Health Center?▾
Community Memorial Health Center provides 4.02 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours, 0.38 LPN hours, and 2.52 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.1%.
How many beds does Community Memorial Health Center have?▾
Community Memorial Health Center has 62 certified beds with an average of 44.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Community Memorial Health Center?▾
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 Community Memorial Health Center?▾
On Google Maps, Community Memorial Health Center has a rating of 0.0 out of 5 based on 0 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.