Inspection Reports for Keystone Nursing Care Center

250 Fifth Street, IA, 522499521

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Deficiencies per Year

4 3 2 1 0
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Severe High Moderate Low Unclassified

Census Over Time

16 24 32 40 48 56 Jun '20 Nov '20 Dec '20 Apr '22 Jun '23 Feb '25
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Sep 11, 2025
Visit Reason
An annual recertification survey was conducted from September 8, 2025 through September 11, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 May 8, 2025
Visit Reason
A complaint investigation for complaint #127169-C and facility reported incident #127120-I was conducted from May 7, 2025 to May 8, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance at the time of the survey.
Complaint Details
Investigation was related to complaint #127169-C and facility reported incident #127120-I; the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Feb 27, 2025
Visit Reason
A revisit of the survey ending February 6, 2025 was conducted on February 26, 2025 to February 27, 2025 to verify correction of previous deficiencies.
Findings
All deficiencies were corrected and the facility is in substantial compliance effective February 20, 2025.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 39 Deficiencies: 1 Feb 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an investigation of complaint #125885-A and facility reported incident #125864-M, which involved a resident fall and injury.
Findings
The facility failed to properly transfer a resident using a mechanical lift as required by the care plan, resulting in a fall with a fractured femur. Multiple progress notes and interviews documented the incident, the resident's injuries, and staff actions. The facility suspended the involved staff and initiated corrective actions.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating complaint #125885-A and facility reported incident #125864-M. The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to follow the care plan for resident transfers, leading to injury.
Severity Breakdown
SS=G: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to properly transfer a resident using a mechanical lift as directed in the care plan, resulting in a fall and fractured femur.SS=G
Report Facts
Resident census: 39 Complaint number: 125885 Incident number: 125864 Resident age: 97 BIMS score: 10 Vital signs: Temperature 97.9 F, pulse 102 bpm, respirations 20 per minute, blood pressure 148/84, oxygen saturation 94%
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tracy BruysRN BSN AdminSigned the plan of correction letter dated 2/20/2025
Staff AEmployee who transferred the resident improperly, causing the fall
Staff BLPNReported details of the fall and resident condition
Staff DAssisted with resident transfer and involved in incident investigation
Staff CCNAWitnessed and reported on resident transfer and fall incident
Director of NursingDONConducted internal investigation and interviewed staff
Licensed Nursing Home AdministratorLNHAInterviewed regarding incident and staff actions
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Sep 19, 2024
Visit Reason
An annual recertification survey and investigation of complaint #123510-C was conducted from 09/16/2024 to 09/19/2024.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Aug 2, 2024
Visit Reason
A complaint investigation was conducted for complaint #122484-C and a facility reported incident #116417-I.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited.
Complaint Details
Complaint #122484-C and facility reported incident #116417-I were investigated and found to be in substantial compliance.
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Jul 10, 2023
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction related to the facility's compliance status following a survey.
Findings
The facility was certified in compliance based on acceptance of a credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction effective July 10, 2023. No specific deficiencies or severity levels are detailed in the report.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 48 Deficiencies: 2 Jun 22, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as part of the facility's Annual Recertification Survey and investigation of Complaint #113311-C.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in quality of care related to failure to notify the physician for elevated blood sugars for one resident and failure to document non-pharmacological interventions prior to administration of PRN anxiolytics for another resident. The complaint was substantiated.
Complaint Details
Complaint #113311-C was substantiated.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Facility failed to notify the Physician for elevated blood sugars for Resident #205.
Facility failed to document non-pharmacological interventions attempted prior to administration of PRN anxiolytics for Resident #26.
Report Facts
Resident census: 48 Blood sugar readings: 500 Blood sugar readings: 50 MDS Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 14 MDS Brief Interview for Mental Status score: 7 PRN anxiolytic medication dose: 0.5 Medication administration times: 6
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tracy BrunsRN BSN AdminSigned the plan of correction
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff AInterviewed regarding PRN anxiolytic interventions
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff BInterviewed regarding blood sugar policy and physician notification
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Staff CInterviewed regarding blood sugar policy and physician notification
Director of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding blood sugar policy and PRN anxiolytic administration
Inspection Report Plan of Correction Deficiencies: 0 Apr 8, 2022
Visit Reason
The document is a plan of correction submitted following a survey to address deficiencies and certify compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance based on acceptance of the credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction effective April 8, 2022.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 40 Deficiencies: 1 Apr 7, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the facility's Annual Recertification Survey from April 4, 2022 to April 7, 2022.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure expired food items were properly labeled and dated to reduce the risk of contamination and food-borne illness. Multiple food items in the kitchen were found unlabeled or past their best-by dates.
Severity Breakdown
SS=E: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure expired food items were served to residents and failed to label and date food items when opened to reduce contamination risk.SS=E
Report Facts
Census: 40
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dietary SupervisorInterviewed during kitchen tour regarding food labeling and expiration
Facility DieticianPresent during kitchen tour revealing food labeling issues
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Jan 7, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a recertification survey from January 4, 2021 to January 7, 2021, including investigation of complaint #91457.
Findings
The facility was found in substantial compliance at the time of the recertification survey. The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
Complaint #91457 investigation was unsubstantiated.
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 27 Deficiencies: 0 Dec 8, 2020
Visit Reason
A Focused COVID-19 Infection Control Survey was conducted on 12/7-8/2020 by the Department of Inspections and Appeals to assess the facility's compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 39 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 18, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the Department of Inspection and Appeals on 11-17-20 and 11-18-20 to assess the facility's compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 45 Deficiencies: 0 Jun 24, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the Department of Inspections and Appeals on 6/24/20 to assess the facility's compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19 preparation.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

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