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HomeIowaCrystal Heights Care Center

Crystal Heights Care Center

1514 High Avenue West, Oskaloosa, IA 525776416737032
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
72
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $10,489

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 72 certified beds with an average of 64.4 residents per day (89% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 12 deficiencies (inspected Jun 26, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $10,489 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 2.80 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 59.6% (high)

Crystal Heights Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Oskaloosa, Iowa with 72 certified beds. It has been operating since 2006. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
72
Avg Residents/Day
64.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 2006
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Mahaska
Last Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
43.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jun 26, 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: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Dec 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$10,489
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineDec 11, 2023
$10,489

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

Nurse Aide1.92 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.23 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.80 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.47 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
59.6%
RN Turnover
0.0%
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 (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BURNAM, SOONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 21, 2025
KOENIG, DEBRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2025
NORTH, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2025

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Oskaloosa Care Center

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For profit$29,679 in fines
Health
Staffing
Quality
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Northern Mahaska Specialty Care

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Non profit$46,989 in fines
Health
Staffing
Quality
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Crystal Heights Care Center?▾
Crystal Heights Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Crystal Heights Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Crystal Heights Care Center had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 26, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $10,489 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Crystal Heights Care Center?▾
Crystal Heights Care Center provides 2.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours, 0.64 LPN hours, and 1.92 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 59.6%.
How many beds does Crystal Heights Care Center have?▾
Crystal Heights Care Center has 72 certified beds with an average of 64.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Crystal Heights Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Oskaloosa, Iowa with an average rating of 1.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Oskaloosa nursing homes page.