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.
Happy Siesta Health Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Remsen, Iowa with 62 certified beds. It has been operating since 1999. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORNERSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES OF REMSEN | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jul 19, 2005 |
| CODY, MARK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| CRONIN, CHERYL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| DRAPER, THOMAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| HEIDESCH, MARGARET | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| SCHULTZ, JUDITH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| SIEVERS, SUSAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| STEELE, HELEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| CORNERSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES OF REMSEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 20, 2005 |
| LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2020 |
| PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2020 |
| WILLIAMS & COMPANY PC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CODY, MARK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| CRONIN, CHERYL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| DRAPER, THOMAS | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| GEHA, ANDREW | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| GERGEN, ELIZABETH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 10, 2017 |
| HEIDESCH, MARGARET | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| KUIKEN, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2016 |
| OWENS, VALERIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 18, 2023 |
| SANOW, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 27, 2021 |
| SCHULTZ, JUDITH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| SIEVERS, SUSAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| STAAB, JACKIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 7, 2001 |
| STEELE, HELEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| CORNERSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES OF REMSEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 20, 2005 |
| LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2020 |
| PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2020 |
| WILLIAMS & COMPANY PC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CODY, MARK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2012 |
| GEHA, ANDREW | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| GERGEN, ELIZABETH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 10, 2017 |
| KUIKEN, JENNIFER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 22, 2016 |
| OWENS, VALERIE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 18, 2023 |
| SANOW, BRIAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Sep 27, 2021 |
| STAAB, JACKIE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 7, 2001 |
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