Inspection Reports for Northcrest Community

2300 Northcrest Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010, IA, 50010

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on December 12, 2023, found no deficiencies during the recertification visit and complaint investigation. Earlier inspections identified issues with evaluating tenants’ functional, cognitive, and health status before occupancy and developing service plans based on those evaluations. Complaint investigations in the latest report were unsubstantiated, and no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. Prior corrective actions included staffing changes and improved compliance measures. The inspection history shows improvement over time, with recent findings showing compliance with certification requirements.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

77% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2021
2023

Census

Latest occupancy rate 32 residents

Based on a December 2023 inspection.

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

Census over time

7 14 21 28 35 42 Jun 2021 Dec 2023
Inspection Report Renewal Census: 32 Deficiencies: 0 Dec 12, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a recertification to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program and included a complaint investigation (113670-C).
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit and complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation 113670-C was conducted, but no deficiencies were found.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 31 Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 1 Total census: 32
Inspection Report Original Licensing Census: 17 Deficiencies: 2 Jun 24, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the initial certification visit to determine compliance with certification requirements for an Assisted Living Program at Assisted Living at Northcrest Community.
Findings
The inspection found regulatory insufficiencies related to evaluation of tenants' functional, cognitive, and health status prior to occupancy, and failure to develop service plans based on required evaluations. Corrective actions including hiring a new Director and RN Coordinator, education on regulatory compliance, and development of checklists and audits were planned and/or implemented.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Failure to consistently evaluate tenants' functional, cognitive, and health status prior to occupancy.
Failure to develop service plans based on tenants' functional, cognitive, and health evaluations as required.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 16 Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 1 Total Population of Program at time of on-site: 17
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Bunda BrouwerDirector of Assisted LivingSigned the statement of deficiencies and plan of correction

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