The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025 found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections showed a mix of results, including a medication administration deficiency in August 2024 and multiple care planning and safety issues identified in April 2024. Prior complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one partially substantiated complaint and a substantiated incident related to skin impairment and fall investigations in 2021. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record suggests improvement over time, with recent inspections showing compliance following earlier citations.
Deficiencies (last 6 years)
Deficiencies (over 6 years)1.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
66% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
86420
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Census
Latest occupancy rate57 residents
Based on a August 2024 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
A complaint investigation for complaint #123120-C was conducted on February 24, 2025.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance at the time of the investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint #123120-C was investigated and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance.
Inspection Report Plan of CorrectionDeficiencies: 0Aug 29, 2024
Visit Reason
The document serves as a Plan of Correction following a prior inspection, indicating acceptance of the facility's credible allegation of substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was certified in compliance effective August 29, 2024, based on acceptance of the Plan of Correction and credible allegation of substantial compliance.
The inspection was conducted as the facility's annual recertification survey from August 25, 2024 to August 28, 2024.
Findings
The facility failed to meet professional standards in medication administration for 2 residents, specifically regarding improper priming and injection technique of insulin flex pens by nursing staff.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failed to prime the insulin flex pen with 2 units prior to dosing and did not keep the needle under the skin for the recommended 6 seconds to ensure full dose delivery for 2 residents.
SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 57Units of insulin dialed: 16Units of insulin dialed: 3
Observed administering insulin incorrectly to residents #9 and #25
Inspection Report Plan of CorrectionDeficiencies: 0May 24, 2024
Visit Reason
The document is a Plan of Correction following acceptance of a credible allegation of substantial compliance for Oaknoll Retirement Residence.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance and will be certified in compliance effective April 25, 2024. No specific deficiencies are detailed in this document.
The inspection was the facility's Annual Recertification Survey conducted from April 1, 2024 through April 4, 2024 to assess compliance with federal regulations.
Findings
The survey identified multiple deficiencies related to baseline care plans, care plan timing and revision, free of accident hazards, medication storage and labeling, hospice services, and coordination of hospice care. Immediate corrective actions and plans of correction were implemented to address these issues.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 3SS=E: 2
Deficiencies (5)
Description
Severity
Failure to develop and implement a baseline care plan for each resident within 48 hours of admission.
SS=D
Failure to ensure care plans were comprehensively reviewed, revised, or followed for selected residents.
SS=D
Failure to ensure the resident environment was free of accident hazards and to provide adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents.
SS=E
Failure to ensure secure storage of medications, including locked medication carts and double locks for schedule 4 medications.
SS=E
Failure to ensure hospice services were properly coordinated, including written agreements and communication between hospice and facility staff.
SS=D
Report Facts
Census: 57Deficiencies cited: 5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kim Bergen-Jackson
Administrator
Named in relation to baseline care plan deficiency and plan of correction.
Sara Ruhlmann
Director of Nursing
Named in relation to baseline care plan deficiency, fall prevention program, and coordination of hospice services.
The inspection was conducted as a Recertification Survey and investigation of Complaint #98852 and a Facility Self-Reported Incident #99045 from 8/2/21 to 8/10/21.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies related to failure to thoroughly investigate areas of skin impairment with unknown etiology for one resident, failure to update care plans timely for two residents, and failure to investigate root causes of resident falls and implement targeted interventions. The complaint was partially substantiated and the incident was substantiated.
Complaint Details
Complaint #98852-C was partially substantiated and Incident #99045 was substantiated.
Severity Breakdown
SS=D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Severity
Failure to ensure identified areas of skin impairment with unknown etiology were thoroughly investigated for 1 of 1 resident reviewed.
SS=D
Failure to update the Care Plan for 2 out of 5 residents reviewed.
SS=D
Failure to investigate root cause of residents falls and implement targeted interventions for 2 of 7 residents investigated for falls.
SS=D
Report Facts
Resident census: 52Residents reviewed for care plan deficiency: 5Residents investigated for falls: 7Residents reviewed for skin impairment: 1
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kim Bergen-Jackson
Administrator
Named in relation to the initial comments and plan of correction signature
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the Department of Inspections and Appeals to assess 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.
Report Facts
Total Residents: 45
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