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.
Ossian Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ossian, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 2006. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRINCKS, MARK | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 14, 2016 |
| ELSBERND, MELVIN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 1995 |
| LANSING, KENNETH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 1990 |
| SENDER, MARY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 14, 2016 |
| UHLENHAKE, LEANNE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 20, 2025 |
| BAUMLER, KARLA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 14, 2016 |
| BUSHMAN, THOMAS | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 1998 |
| ELSBERND, MELVIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 1995 |
| MONROE, TAMI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 1989 |
| OSSIAN SENIOR HOSPICE INCORPORATED | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Oct 3, 2013 |
| FOSAAEN, RANDY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2022 |
| JACKSON, HEATHER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 26, 2022 |
| MACARIO, NATALIE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 13, 2017 |
| MANNING, AMY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 28, 2023 |
| MARSHALL, RACHAEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 16, 2024 |
| WENNER, PAUL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 16, 2024 |
| BCG HOLDINGS INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| BLUE STONE THERAPY INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Aug 1, 2023 |
| 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 CONSULTING LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 |
| CATTAIL INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| ECSI INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| HACKER NELSON AND CO PC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 1, 2012 |
| IOWA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| BAPPE, SARAH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2021 |
| BRANUM, MARK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2012 |
| MARSHALL, RACHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 24, 2025 |
| WENNER, PAUL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 24, 2025 |
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