Community Memorial Health Center

Community Memorial Health Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Community Memorial Health Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Community Memorial Health Center

Hartley, IA 513460188 View Map

Community Memorial Health Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Community Memorial Health Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Overview of Community Memorial Health Center
Community Memorial Health Center is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Hartley, Iowa. It provides a full range of care services designed to support both health and independence, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care. The facility emphasizes a holistic plan of care for each resident, ensuring their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs are met.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.83/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Iowa avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Iowa avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Iowa avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 62

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 76.2%
Residents per day (avg) 43
Occupancy rate
76.2%
Residents per day (avg)
43

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

41% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$7.0M
Operating deficit
-$1.3M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$6,962,100.00
Operating deficit
$-1,281,364.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
54.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
Total costs $7.8M
Bed community size
62-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
33 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
73%
Occupied Beds
45 of 62
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
License Date
August 31, 1992

Additional licensing details

License number: 710779
CMS Certification Number: 165177
Certification type: FALSE
County: O'Brien

Ownership & operating entity

Community Memorial Health Center is administrated by Steven Ziller.

Owner name: Community Memorial AL(ALP) | S0150

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: Emergency Response Call System Pendants.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Memory Care
Assisted Living

Contact Information

Fax: 7127282429

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Activities
A monthly activity calendar is provided to each resident to keep them informed of upcoming events.
Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Activities, Social Services

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
3 meals per day provided.
Meals Included
Yes
Meals Per Day
3

Inspection History

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.

23 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:December 22, 2025

48 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Akron Care Center, INC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 510017716
45
No
CITY OF AKRON
98.1%
$4,650,730.00
$2,144,112.00
46.1%
42.00
4/5
4.7098
4/5
5/5
1/5
-
4
-
+15%
+10%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 500478733
46
No
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
80.5%
$4,098,046.00
$2,453,646.00
59.9%
38.90
4/5
5.8515
3/5
5/5
4/5
-
17
2
-40%
+36%
+7%
Community Memorial Health Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 513460188
68
No
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTHCENTER ASSOCIATION
76.2%
$6,784,223.00
$3,784,137.00
55.8%
43.00
3/5
4.8286
2/5
5/5
2/5
2
27
4
-12%
+12%
+1%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 513601000
85
No
-
66.6%
$7,053,735.00
$3,009,392.00
42.7%
65.20
1/5
4.2922
1/5
4/5
3/5
1
21
1
-8%
0%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 514499701
46
No
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
70.4%
$2,045,587.00
$969,532.00
47.4%
39.80
1/5
5.1665
1/5
4/5
1/5
4
39
4
-33%
+20%
-7%

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Address Hartley, IA 513460188

Address Hartley, IA 513460188

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

88
Total Staff
57
Employees
31
Contractors
18,186
Total Hours (Quarter)
27
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse910.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse69.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant487 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
65 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
0.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.2%
of total hours from contractors
942 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 14 Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3414489,68391100%7
Registered Nurse8192,51191100%10.4
Licensed Practical Nurse5161,6918695%9.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029796470%9
Medication Aide/Technician2027928189%8.5
Nurse Practitioner2026776470%7.9
Administrator1014926268%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014135156%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff1012573640%7.1
Dietitian1012333033%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0111685965%2.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0661256571%1.9
Occupational Therapy Aide011551314%4.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician033432325%1.9
Medical Director0113867%6.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112189%2.7
Qualified Social Worker02291618%0.5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 6
22% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 27
24% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.7

4.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 19 citations
Complaint investigations 8 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
67% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations 3
233% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 23

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Oct 07, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 07, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 08, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
50 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (2%)
Medicaid 25 (50%)
Private Pay/Other 24 (48%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 13.5
32% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score 24.1
12% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 30.0%
60% above Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 24.6%
25% above Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.7%
33% below Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 6.8%
89% above Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.8%
10% above Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 5.2%
111% above Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%
100% below Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 25.6%
35% above Iowa average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.5%
1% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 1.2%
75% below Iowa average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 58.8%

31% worse than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase 2.9%

55% worse than Iowa average

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $45K
This home paid 7% less in fines than the state average.
Iowa average: $48K
Number of Fines 2
This home received 18% more fines than the state average.
Iowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Iowa average: 0.5
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jul 8, 2024
$36K
Civil Money Penalty Aug 22, 2023
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.