Inspection Reports for
MeadowView Memory Care Village

IA, 52405

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15 Reports

2019–2026

Inspection Report — May 12, 2026

Enforcement
Date: May 12, 2026

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This citation resulted from an investigation of multiple incidents and complaints including Incident #131197-I, Incident #131496-I, Incident #131879-I, Complaint #131877-C, and Complaint #130915-C. The investigation focused on narcotic medication administration, incident reporting, tenant rights, documentation of care, and service plan compliance.

Complaint Details
Complaint #131877-C and Complaint #130915-C were investigated along with Incident #131197-I, Incident #131496-I, Incident #131879-I, Incident #131776-I, and Incident #132108-I. Some incidents were substantiated with regulatory insufficiencies cited.
Findings
The program failed to follow narcotic medication policies, resulting in a missing Lorazepam tablet and improper medication destruction. Incident reports lacked required details and witness statements. The program failed to provide adequate treatment and safety checks for tenants, including a tenant found on the floor for hours. Documentation of routine care and safety checks was incomplete for multiple tenants. The service plan failed to include information about a camera device in a tenant's apartment.

Violations (4)
481-67.2(2) Program Policies and Procedures: The program failed to follow narcotic medication administration and incident reporting policies for 2 of 7 tenants. Staff destroyed a Lorazepam tablet improperly and failed to notify the nurse, and incident reports lacked required witness statements and details.
481-67.3(2) Tenant Rights: The program failed to provide adequate and appropriate treatment to Tenant C2, who was found on the floor multiple times and did not receive required continence and safety checks overnight.
481-69.25(1)q Tenant Document: The program failed to complete accurate documentation of routine personal or health-related care on task sheets for 2 of 7 tenants, with gaps in safety check documentation during incidents.
481-69.26(4)b Service Plans: The program failed to include all services and care pursuant to the occupancy agreement for Tenant C2 by not addressing a camera device placed in the tenant's apartment in the service plan.

Inspection Report — May 11, 2026

Enforcement
Date: May 11, 2026

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The citation was issued following investigations of multiple incidents and complaints (#131197-I, 131496+I, 131776-I, 131879-I, 132108-I, 131877-C, & 130915-C) conducted from May 11 to May 14, 2026, at Meadowview Memory Care Village.

Complaint Details
Investigations #131197-I, 131496+I, 131776-I, 131879-I, 132108-I, 131877-C, & 130915-C
Findings
The program failed to provide adequate and appropriate care to one tenant, Tenant C2, by not completing required continence assistance and safety checks during the overnight shift on April 1, 2026. Tenant C2 fell and remained on the floor for several hours before being found, resulting in injury and hospitalization.

Violations (1)
481-67.3(2) To receive care, treatment and services that are adequate and appropriate: The program failed to complete required continence assistance and hourly safety checks for Tenant C2 during the overnight shift on April 1, 2026, resulting in the tenant falling and remaining on the floor for several hours before being found.
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Fine amount: 3000

Inspection Report — Oct 16, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 16, 2025

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Investigation of Incident #130519-I regarding medication errors and staff training deficiencies.

Complaint Details
Incident #130519-I
Findings
Multiple medication administration errors occurred, including early administration, crushing medication without orders, and failure to monitor tenants properly. Staff hired through a staffing agency were not delegated on all tasks within 30 days of employment.

Violations (4)
481-67.2(1)c Program Policies and Procedures: The Director of Nursing failed to complete incident reports for tenants who received medication outside the approved time frame on 8/28/25.
481-67.5(2)f(4) Medications: Staff administered medications to tenants outside prescribed times, crushed medication without orders, and left medication unattended, resulting in Tenant #1 being sent to the emergency room after taking another tenant's medication.
481-67.5(2)f(4) Medications: Staff B administered an accidental oxycodone overdose to Tenant #3, who required emergency treatment and hospitalization.
481-67.9(4)b Staffing: The program failed to ensure staff hired through a staffing agency were adequately trained and delegated on medication administration tasks within 30 days of employment for 6 of 7 staff reviewed.

Inspection Report — Oct 13, 2025

Enforcement
Date: Oct 13, 2025

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Investigation #130519 of medication administration errors and incidents involving tenants at Meadowview Memory Care Village from 10/13/25 to 10/16/25.

Complaint Details
Investigation #130519
Findings
The program failed to administer medications as prescribed, including crushing medication without orders and leaving medication unattended. Two tenants experienced adverse events requiring emergency room visits due to medication errors.

Violations (1)
481-67.5(2)f(4) Medications: Staff A administered medication to Tenant #2 outside prescribed times, crushed pills without orders, and left medication unattended, resulting in Tenant #1 ingesting another tenant's medication and requiring emergency care. Staff B administered PRN and scheduled medications improperly to Tenant #3, causing an accidental overdose and emergency transport.
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Fine amount: 6000

Inspection Report — May 28, 2025

Complaint Investigation
Date: May 28, 2025

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The inspection was conducted in response to investigations of Complaints #125098-C and #126308-C, as well as Incident #128790-I, focusing on tenant care and safety concerns.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating Incident #128790-I and Complaints #125098-C and #126308-C. The investigation found no regulatory insufficiencies related to Incident #128790-I but identified deficiencies during the complaint investigations.
Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate care and treatment for one tenant who died unexpectedly, including failure to adequately respond to symptoms indicating a possible stroke. Additionally, the program failed to timely and adequately address inappropriate sexual behavior by another tenant, with delays in updating service plans and insufficient monitoring.

Violations (2)
Failure to provide appropriate care and treatment for Tenant C1, who died unexpectedly after a fall and medication error without timely recognition of stroke symptoms.
Failure to adequately address and manage inappropriate sexual behavior by Tenant #7, including delayed updates to service plans and insufficient supervision.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 6 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 33 Tenant C1 age: 89 Tenant #7 age: 84 Tenant C3 age: 88 Tenant #2 age: 91

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ADocumented medication error and symptoms of Tenant C1; involved in care on 11/16/24.
Staff BReported observations of Tenant C1's weakness and inappropriate sexual behavior of Tenant #7.
Staff DReported observations of Tenant C1's condition and notified RN.
Staff EReported witnessing inappropriate sexual behavior by Tenant #7.
Staff FReported witnessing inappropriate sexual behavior by Tenant #7.
Registered NurseRNResponded to medication error, assessed Tenant C1, confirmed death, and communicated with PCP and medical examiner.
Primary Care ProviderPCPNotified post-mortem about Tenant C1's symptoms; indicated earlier notification could have changed care.
Linn County Medical ExaminerMedical ExaminerAssessed Tenant C1 post-mortem and determined cause of death.
Executive DirectorEDConfirmed staff delegation and knowledge of incidents; submitted Plan of Correction.
Licensed Practical NurseLPNProvided information on service plan updates and staff instructions regarding Tenant #7.

Inspection Report — May 19, 2025

Enforcement
Date: May 19, 2025

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This citation was issued following a review of incidents and records related to the care of Tenant C1, who died unexpectedly. The citation addresses failures in providing appropriate care and treatment, including a medication error and failure to notify the nurse of significant symptoms.

Complaint Details
Type of Action: 125098-C, 126308-C
Findings
The program failed to provide appropriate care and treatment for Tenant C1, who experienced a fall, a medication error, and symptoms of weakness and pain that were not properly communicated to nursing staff. The tenant died from a likely stroke, and the medication error was determined not to have contributed to the death.

Violations (1)
481-67.3(2) Tenant rights: The program failed to provide appropriate care and treatment for Tenant C1, including not notifying the nurse of symptoms such as weakness on one side, yelling in pain, and inability to walk before the tenant's death. Staff mistakenly administered another tenant's medication to Tenant C1 and did not fully report her symptoms to the nurse.
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Fine amount: 6000

Inspection Report — Nov 4, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 4, 2024

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Investigation into Complaint #123709-C regarding the assisted living program for people with dementia.

Complaint Details
Investigation into Complaint #123709-C found no regulatory insufficiencies.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the complaint investigation.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 2 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 39

Inspection Report — Sep 26, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 26, 2024

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The inspection was conducted to investigate Incident #123134-I and to perform a recertification visit to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program for People with Dementia.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint investigation of Incident #123134-I. The report details the investigation and findings related to the incident involving Tenant #3 exiting the facility unalarmed.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure an operating alarm system was connected to each exit door in the dementia-specific program, affecting one of three tenants reviewed. The investigation revealed that the front vestibule doors lacked an alarm system, allowing a tenant to exit unalarmed.

Violations (1)
An operating alarm system was not connected to each exit door in the dementia-specific program, violating Life Safety - Emergency Policies / Structure requirements.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 1 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 43 Incident date: 81924 Inspection date: 92624 Global Deterioration Score: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Bella CurtisExecutive DirectorNamed in the Plan of Correction submission and interview during investigation
Assistant Director of NursingAssessed Tenant #3 during the investigation

Inspection Report — Sep 25, 2024

Enforcement
Date: Sep 25, 2024

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This citation was issued following a recertification visit conducted on 9/25/24 and 9/26/24 to assess compliance with program requirements for Meadowview Memory Care Village.

Findings
The program failed to ensure an operating alarm system was installed on the vestibule exit doors of the memory care unit, allowing a tenant with severe cognitive decline to exit the facility unsupervised. This deficiency posed a safety risk to the tenant who was found approximately 1.5 miles from the program.

Violations (1)
69.32(2) The program failed to ensure there was an operating alarm system on each exit door in the dementia-specific program. Tenant #3 exited the building through unalarmed vestibule doors and was found outside the facility unsupervised.
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Fine amount: 4000

Inspection Report — Aug 15, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 15, 2024

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The inspection was conducted as an investigation of Incident #118268-I at the assisted living program for people with dementia.

Complaint Details
Investigation of Incident #118268-I found no regulatory insufficiencies.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the investigation of Incident #118268-I.

Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 1 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 40

Inspection Report — Aug 28, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 28, 2023

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The inspection was conducted to investigate incidents involving tenant elopement and an attempted self-harm event at Meadowview Memory Care Village.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by incidents #110585-I and #113325-I involving Tenant #1's elopement and Tenant C1's attempted self-harm. No regulatory insufficiencies were cited related to Incident #110880-I.
Findings
The program failed to follow established policies and procedures related to door alarms and nurse notification, resulting in an elopement of Tenant #1 and inadequate nurse notification for Tenant C1's attempted self-harm incident. Additionally, service plans were not updated timely or signed as required for both tenants.

Violations (3)
Failure to follow established policies and procedures related to door alarms and nurse notification, leading to Tenant #1's elopement and inadequate nurse notification for Tenant C1.
Failure to update service plans timely when tenant needs changed for Tenant #1 and Tenant C1.
Failure to obtain signed service plans for Tenant C1.
Report Facts
Tenants without cognitive impairment: 5 Tenants with cognitive impairment: 29 Incident Report Date: May 23, 2023 Incident Report Date: Jan 12, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ANamed in the finding related to failure to respond appropriately to door alarms and elopement of Tenant #1
Staff BNamed in the finding related to failure to respond appropriately to door alarms during Tenant #1's elopement
Staff C1Discharged tenant involved in attempted self-harm incident
Staff DNamed in the finding related to failure to notify nurse of Tenant C1's behavior and oxygen saturation changes
Executive DirectorProvided statements and confirmed findings related to incidents and service plans

Inspection Report — Aug 22, 2023

Enforcement
Date: Aug 22, 2023

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This citation was issued following a survey conducted from August 22 to August 28, 2023, regarding failures to follow established policies and procedures related to door alarms and nurse notification. The citation addresses incidents involving Tenant #1's elopement and Tenant C1's attempted self-harm.

Findings
The program failed to follow door alarm policies and procedures, resulting in Tenant #1 eloping from the building without timely staff response. Staff also failed to notify the nurse of changes in behavior and oxygen saturation for Tenant C1 prior to an attempted self-harm incident.

Violations (1)
67.2(3) The program failed to follow established policies and procedures related to door alarms and nurse notification. Staff did not properly respond to a door alarm that allowed Tenant #1 to elope and failed to notify the nurse of critical changes in Tenant C1's condition prior to a self-harm incident.
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Fine amount: 1000

Inspection Report — Apr 14, 2022

Annual Inspection
Date: Apr 14, 2022

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The inspection was a recertification visit conducted to determine compliance with certification for a Dedicated Dementia Specific Assisted Living Program.

Findings
The Program failed to have incident reports signed by the staff who completed the reports, failed to follow its policy and procedure related to incident reports for 4 of 5 tenants reviewed, failed to complete nurse delegated training for 2 of 6 staff within 60 days of employment, failed to ensure background checks were valid within 30 days for 1 of 6 staff, and failed to update service plans as needed to reflect current needs of 4 of 4 tenants reviewed.

Violations (5)
Incident reports were not signed by the staff who completed the reports.
Program failed to follow its policy and procedure related to completion of incident reports for 4 of 5 tenants reviewed.
Failed to complete nurse delegated training for 2 of 6 staff within 60 days of employment.
Failed to ensure background checks were valid within 30 days for 1 of 6 staff reviewed.
Failed to update service plans as needed to reflect current needs of 4 of 4 tenants reviewed.
Report Facts
Incident reports missing signatures: 14 Staff missing nurse delegated training: 2 Staff with invalid background check: 1 Tenants with outdated service plans: 4 Weight loss: 24.2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff CDid not receive nurse delegated training within 60 days of employment
Staff DDid not receive nurse delegated training within 60 days of employment
Staff ABackground check was not valid within 30 days of hire date
Staff FInterviewed regarding tenants' sexual relationship and behaviors
Staff EInterviewed regarding tenant behaviors and incidents
Staff GCompleted witness statement for incident involving Tenant #5
Staff HCompleted incident report for Tenant #5
Nurse ConsultantInterviewed regarding incident report forms and staff training

Inspection Report — Mar 11, 2020

Renewal
Date: Mar 11, 2020

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The inspection was a recertification visit to determine compliance with certification for a Dedicated Dementia Specific Assisted Living Program.

Findings
The inspection found regulatory insufficiencies related to individualized service plans for tenants and dementia-specific education for personnel. Several tenants' service plans did not reflect their actual needs or treatments, and some staff did not receive the required dementia-specific training within 30 days of employment.

Violations (2)
Service plans were not individualized and did not reflect the identified needs of 4 of 5 tenants reviewed, including failure to reflect assistance with medications, treatments, and physical therapy discontinuation.
Dementia-specific education for personnel was not met as 4 of 8 staff reviewed did not receive a minimum of eight hours of dementia-specific education and training within 30 days of employment.
Report Facts
Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 40 Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 0 Number of tenants reviewed for service plans: 5 Number of staff reviewed for dementia training: 8 Number of staff not meeting dementia training requirement: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tracy SherzerExecutive DirectorSigned the Plan of Correction letter dated March 27, 2020
Director of NursingMentioned in relation to discontinuation of physical therapy services and re-education on service plans
Assistant Director of NursingMentioned in relation to re-education on service plans

Inspection Report — Oct 29, 2019

Monitoring
Date: Oct 29, 2019

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The visit was conducted as a monitoring investigation into regulatory insufficiency related to the admission and retention criteria for tenants at Meadowview Memory Care Village.

Findings
The program failed to discharge one tenant who exceeded the level of care due to physical aggression. Multiple staff reported aggressive behaviors by Tenant #1, including hitting, kicking, punching, and biting staff during care activities. The program planned to discharge the tenant due to these issues.

Violations (1)
Failure to discharge a tenant who exceeded the level of care due to physical aggression and safety concerns for staff.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 1 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 45 Date survey completed: Oct 29, 2019

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