Inspection Reports for Edencrest at Kettlestone

805 SE Tallgrass Ln, Waukee, IA 50263, USA, IA, 50263

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Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 0.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

89% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 6 residents

Based on a August 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

0 3 6 9 12 Dec 2024 Aug 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate regulatory insufficiencies related to incidents and complaints involving tenant care and safety at Edencrest at Kettlestone Memory Care.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by complaints #128788-C and #129203-C and incidents 128141-I and 130026-I. The complaints were substantiated by findings of failure to perform required safety checks and inadequate tenant care.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate and appropriate care to two former tenants, Tenant C1 and Tenant C2, by not performing required hourly safety checks, resulting in a fall and an elopement incident. Staff responsible were suspended and did not return to work.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide adequate and appropriate care, treatment, and services to 2 of 3 former tenants (Tenants C1 and C2), including failure to perform required hourly safety checks.
Report Facts
Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 6 Total census: 6 Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) score: 4 Date of Tenant C1 fall: Jul 8, 2025 Date of Tenant C2 elopement: Apr 12, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff AAssigned to Tenant C1, failed to call for assistance and left tenant on floor
Staff BContacted EMS for Tenant C1
Staff DLast saw Tenant C2 before elopement
Staff EDocumented safety checks for Tenant C2 but failed to complete hourly checks appropriately

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 4 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 10, 2024

Visit Reason
Initial visit conducted to determine compliance with certification of an Assisted Living Program for People with Dementia.

Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the initial visit for certification compliance.

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