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Nursing Home

Savannah Heights

Nursing Home

Savannah Heights

Mount Pleasant, IA 526411609 View map
Overview of Savannah Heights
Savannah Heights is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It offers personalized therapy, professional nursing, and long-term care in a warm, homelike setting. The facility provides home-cooked meals, daily activities, and various therapy services to support residents' health and independence.
(319) 385-8095

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 34m per day

This home provides 3% more nursing time per resident than the Iowa average.

Iowa average: 4h 25m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 46

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 73.9%
Residents per day (avg) 33
Occupancy rate
73.9%
Residents per day (avg)
33

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4.9M
Profit
$178.0K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4,927,811.00
Profit
$177,978.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.9M
38.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.6M
Total costs $4.5M
Bed community size
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
74%
In line with Iowa average
Occupied beds
34 / 46
Average residents 51 per day

License details

Facility type
Free Standing Nf/snf
Status Active
County: Henry

Additional licensing details

License number: 440237
CMS Certification Number: 165592
Certification type: FALSE

Ownership & operating entity

Savannah Heights is administrated by Stacie Byerly.

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax: 3193851653

Amenities & Lifestyle

30 Private Rooms
12 Semi-Private Rooms
Private Bathroom and Shower in Each Room
Theater Room
Main Dining Room
Country Kitchen Dining Room/Living Room
Activities Center
Salon and Spa
Physical Therapy
Restorative Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily activities seven days a week.
Specific Programs
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Salon and Spa, Activities Center

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Home-cooked meals and snacks provided.
Meals Included
Yes
Contact Savannah Heights

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.

15 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:October 22, 2025

18 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Inspection Report Summary for Savannah Heights

The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to resident care issues such as failure to provide dignified care and timely family notifications, medication management, and supervision concerns leading to resident falls. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for a few substantiated cases involving supervision and injury reporting. Enforcement actions, fines, or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, with the most recent surveys showing no deficiencies after addressing prior issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 17

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
3.4

Iowa average 4.11


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

12 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

17 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Aug 25, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Aug 25, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Aug 25, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Aug 29, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

5 facilities compared · CMS & IA Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

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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.

Akron
45
98.1%
+30%
4.71
+15%
+10%
0
4
0
42
City Of Akron
$4,7M
$2,1M
46.1%
165595
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
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.

Carlisle
46
80.5%
+7%
5.85
-40%
+36%
0
17
2
39
American Healthcare Associates Inc
$4,1M
$2,5M
59.9%
165311
Savannah Heights
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.

Mount Pleasant
50
71.9%
-5%
4.56
-15%
+6%
0
17
0
33
Downing, Zachary
$4,9M
$1,9M
38.5%
165592
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
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.

Spirit Lake
85
66.6%
-12%
4.29
-8%
0%
1
21
1
65
-
$7,1M
$3,0M
42.7%
165528
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
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.

Lake City
46
70.4%
-7%
5.17
-33%
+20%
4
39
4
40
Accura Healthcare Of The Heartland Llc
$2,0M
$1,0M
47.4%
165082

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 61
Employees 40
Contractors 21
Staff to resident ratio 1.85:1
7% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average ratio: 2.00:1

Avg staff/day 18
Average shift 8.2 hours
11% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 7.4 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 13,453
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

6.2%

836 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 8 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant238317,00891100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,73491100%10.8
Registered Nurse6061,0198290%9.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026496470%7.1
Dietitian1015216268%8.4
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Administrator1014475763%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0222064954%4.2
Physical Therapy Aide0221585459%2.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0111043235%3.3
Qualified Social Worker011293437%0.8
Physical Therapy Assistant033282022%1.4
Medical Director0221233%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111244%2.9
Occupational Therapy Aide011833%2.8
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 90%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 54%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 59%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 35%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 37%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 22%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 4%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
33 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (3%)
Medicaid
24 residents (72.7%)
Private pay or other
8 residents (24.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.4
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.8
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.0%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.8%
9% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.7%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.8%
78% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.6%
28% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.2%
136% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.3%
46% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.4%
20% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.9%
8% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 42.9%
50% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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