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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Make every moment count at Thornton Heights Assisted Living, a distinguished community in Lansing, IA, offering assisted living. Featuring beautifully furnished and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also receive exceptional care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served three times daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency pendants are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 31st out of 241 homes in Iowa. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 37m per day |
Lower than the Iowa average: 75.4%Thornton Heights Assisted Living is administrated by Sam Kuhn.
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 27 | This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa nursing home (1 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 96% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2011.
| 0.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 94% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 94% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.1 | 1.8 | This facility has 94% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (0.1 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 94% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 15 | This facility has 53% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa nursing home (7 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 53% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 30, 2025, found no deficiencies during the recertification visit. Earlier inspections were mostly free of deficiencies, with the exception of one issue cited in August 2013 related to food service licensure involving an unlicensed kitchen used for food storage and ware-washing. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions noted in any of the reports. The inspection history shows improvement since the 2013 finding, with all subsequent inspections reporting no regulatory insufficiencies.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsIowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Iowa average 21.7
Iowa average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
6% worse than Iowa average
11% worse than Iowa average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,689 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 8 | 29 | 6,614 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2,256 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,415 | 91 | 99% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 678 | 62 | 67% | 6.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 501 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 345 | 51 | 55% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 106 | 59 | 64% | 1.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 103 | 50 | 54% | 2.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 99 | 59 | 64% | 1.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 25 | 27% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3% | 3.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 15% | 0.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1.4 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.0
51% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.2
58% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.4%
61% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.1%
79% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.9%
39% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
31% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.0%
61% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
33% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
17% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
11% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.8%
27% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.2%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
31Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Thornton Heights Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #181 / 242Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 181st out of 242 homes in Iowa. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Iowa average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Room Sizes: 670 / 960 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Parking Available
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lansing's city center to Thornton Heights Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Thornton Heights Assisted Living is located in Lansing, Iowa.
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| Thornton Heights Assisted Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lansing (Main Street) | 26 | 64.9% | -14% | 5.21 | +19% | +21% | $0 | 7 | 2.3 | - | 29 | 14 | Gerald Imhoff | $3.6M | $2.6M | 72.2% | 165259 | ||||
| Avoca Lodge Assisted Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Avoca | 40 | 80.1% | +6% | 3.25 | -1% | -24% | $9.8k | 66 | 8.3 | 1 | 34 | 0 | Kristin Pauley | $6.3M | $2.1M | 34% | 165294 |
Thornton Heights Assisted Living is in the Main Street neighborhood of Lansing.
Thornton Heights Assisted Living has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to IA state health department records, Thornton Heights Assisted Living's license number is S0183.
According to IA state health department records, Thornton Heights Assisted Living's license expires on November 18, 2027.
Thornton Heights Assisted Living's occupancy is 8%.
The team at Thornton Heights Assisted Living can be reached at [email protected].
Sam Kuhn is the administrator of Thornton Heights Assisted Living.
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