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HomeIowaShell Rock Senior Living

Shell Rock Senior Living

920 North Cherry Street, Shell Rock, IA 506703198854341WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.7on Google(11 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
41
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $17,167

How Shell Rock Senior Living 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
1/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.66 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.40 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
43.6%
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 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.40 hours per resident per day, below 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
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 15, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 7 fewer deficiency citations 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
Butler County 65+
3,261
22.7% of county
County Population
14,376
Butler County

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

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Shell Rock Senior Living is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Shell Rock, Iowa with 41 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
41
Avg Residents/Day
39.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Butler
Last Inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
96.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Sep 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Sep 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Sep 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Sep 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Immediate Jeopardy

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0801Minimal Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0814Minimal Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0868Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Jul 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$17,167
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 19, 2024
$17,167

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

Nurse Aide2.70 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.66 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.20 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.6%
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 (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
TEALWOOD ENTERPRISE INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2012
GROFF, HOWARD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Sep 3, 2008
SHERIDAN, GAIL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Sep 3, 2008
SPURGIN, KASSIDYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
GROFF, HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 3, 2008
LENEAVE, TEDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019
SHERIDAN, GAILCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 3, 2008
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2019
LENEAVE, TEDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Shell Rock Senior Living and nearby alternatives.

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Shell Rock Senior Living
Shell Rock, IACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,167
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Waverly, IA4.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
Clarksville, IA7.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rehabilitation Center of Allison
Allison, IA11.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Denver Sunset Home
Denver, IA12.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Cedar Falls, IA13.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Martin Health Center, INC
Cedar Falls, IA14.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Shell Rock Senior Living
Shell Rock, IA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$17,167
Woodland Terrace
Waverly, IA
4.2 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center
Clarksville, IA
7.0 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Rehabilitation Center of Allison
Allison, IA
11.9 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Denver Sunset Home
Denver, IA
12.4 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Cedar Falls, IA
13.8 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Martin Health Center, INC
Cedar Falls, IA
14.4 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 Shell Rock Senior Living?▾
Shell Rock Senior Living has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Shell Rock Senior Living 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). Shell Rock Senior Living participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Shell Rock Senior Living had any health inspection violations?▾
Shell Rock Senior Living had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $17,167.
What are the staffing levels at Shell Rock Senior Living?▾
Shell Rock Senior Living provides 3.66 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 2.70 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.6%.
How many beds does Shell Rock Senior Living have?▾
Shell Rock Senior Living has 41 certified beds with an average of 39.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Shell Rock Senior Living?▾
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 Shell Rock Senior Living?▾
On Google Maps, Shell Rock Senior Living has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Accura Healthcare

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