CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Eastern Star Masonic Home is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Boone, Iowa with 76 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
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.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECSI INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| KOSS, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2021 |
| RAMLHUN, TIMOTHY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2021 |
| WHITAKER, JOHN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 22, 2022 |
| ANDERSON, JOSHUA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 30, 2021 |
| ELSBERRY, APRIL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 24, 2022 |
| HENSON, CODY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 17, 2024 |
| HULL, TIFFANY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 10, 2024 |
| METZGER, ASHLEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2017 |
| ROSSOW, JULIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 21, 2020 |
| WALSH, CHRISTINA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2022 |
| AEGIS THERAPIES, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 31, 2021 |
| BCG HOLDINGS INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| CATTAIL BCG LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| CATTAIL INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Aug 25, 2021 |
| ECSI INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| GUARDIAN PHARMACY OF IOWA LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 31, 2021 |
| INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATIONS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 18, 2024 |
| IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| J EVANS NUTRITION CONSULTING LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 31, 2022 |
| ANDERSON, JOSHUA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 22, 2025 |
| WALSH, CHRISTINA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 22, 2025 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Eastern Star Masonic Home and nearby alternatives.
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