Occupancy rate
81%
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%Happy Siesta Healthcare Center
Nursing Home in Iowa
Happy Siesta Healthcare Center
Nursing Home in Iowa
Happy Siesta Healthcare Center provides a comfortable home away from home for individuals needing long-term care or rehabilitation. The center offers compassionate care, including memory care, outpatient therapy, and various activities. It aims to support residents and their families during their time of need.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 49m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 21m per day | ▼ 38% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 41m per day | ▲ 6% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
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 22m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 35m per day | ▲ 17% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
62-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%Occupied beds
50 / 62
Average residents
51 per day
Facility TypeFree Standing Nf/snf
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 1, 2004
ExpirationApril 1, 2026
CountyPlymouth
License Number750380
Certification TypeFALSE
Happy Siesta Healthcare Center is administrated by Jennifer Kuiken.
Respite Care
Rehabilitation
Dementia Care
Fax7127861119
Outpatient Therapy
Activities
Pool & Fitness Center
Senior Apartments
Short Term Rental Apartments
Memorials & Donations
Specific ProgramsDreams Program
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.
18 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
October 27, 2025
10 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Iowa average: 27 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Happy Siesta Healthcare Center
The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record, with some deficiencies noted during the June 12, 2025 annual inspection related to timely physician notification, psychotropic medication interventions, incident assessments, and food safety standards. Prior complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though earlier reports included a substantiated incident in April 2024 involving inadequate nursing supervision and wheelchair securement that resulted in serious injury, as well as an Immediate Jeopardy situation in July 2023 concerning resident elopement risk that was resolved after corrective actions. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent inspections suggest some improvement following earlier issues, with the most current findings showing compliance.
Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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| Happy Siesta Healthcare Center | - |
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. | Remsen | 62 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.91
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.91
39% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.48
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.77
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.77
15% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.09
Short-stay resident measures
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
4.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
4.8%
518% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.8%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
38.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
38.8%
23% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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