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Total Health inspections
5
Near Iowa average
Iowa average:
4.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
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.
Savannah Heights
Savannah Heights is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Savannah Heights is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Savannah Heights
Savannah Heights is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Savannah Heights is a Nursing Home in Iowa
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
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.
Occupancy rate
71.9%
Residents per day (avg)
33
Occupancy rate
71.9%
Residents per day (avg)
33
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4.9M
Profit
$178.0K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4,927,811.00
Profit
$177,978.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.5M
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
74%
Occupied Beds
34 of 46
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
Additional licensing details
License number:
440237
CMS Certification Number:
165592
Certification type:
FALSE
County:
Henry
Ownership & operating entity
Savannah Heights is administrated by Stacie Byerly.
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
3193851653
Amenities & Lifestyle
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
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.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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+15%
+10%
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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CITY OF AKRON
98.1%
$4,650,730.00
$2,144,112.00
46.1%
42.00
4.7098
-
4
-
+15%+10%+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
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+36%
+7%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
80.5%
$4,098,046.00
$2,453,646.00
59.9%
38.90
5.8515
-
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Savannah Heights
-15%
+6%
-5%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 526411609
50
No
DOWNING, ZACHARY
71.9%
$4,881,897.00
$1,880,651.00
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33.40
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-
17
-
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Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
-8%
-12%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 513601000
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No
-
66.6%
$7,053,735.00
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4.2922
1
21
1
-8%
0%
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Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
-33%
+20%
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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No
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
70.4%
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$969,532.00
47.4%
39.80
5.1665
4
39
4
-33%+20%-7%
Akron Care Center, INC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 510017716
Bed Count:
45
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CITY OF AKRON
CCN:
165595
Occupancy:
98.1%
Home Revenue:
$4,650,730.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,144,112.00
Payroll %:
46.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7098
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 500478733
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
CCN:
165311
Occupancy:
80.5%
Home Revenue:
$4,098,046.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,453,646.00
Payroll %:
59.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
38.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8515
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Savannah Heights
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 526411609
Bed Count:
50
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DOWNING, ZACHARY
CCN:
165592
Occupancy:
71.9%
Home Revenue:
$4,881,897.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,880,651.00
Payroll %:
38.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
33.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5639
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 513601000
Bed Count:
85
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
165528
Occupancy:
66.6%
Home Revenue:
$7,053,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,009,392.00
Payroll %:
42.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
65.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2922
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 514499701
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
CCN:
165082
Occupancy:
70.4%
Home Revenue:
$2,045,587.00
Payroll Costs:
$969,532.00
Payroll %:
47.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
39.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1665
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
39
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
61
Total Staff
40
Employees
21
Contractors
13,453
Total Hours (Quarter)
18
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 9.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 10.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
43 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
10 staff
3.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
0.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.2%
of total hours from contractors
836 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 8
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 8 | 31 | 7,008 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,734 | 91 | 100% | 10.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,019 | 82 | 90% | 9.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 649 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 521 | 62 | 68% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 57 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 206 | 49 | 54% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 158 | 54 | 59% | 2.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 32 | 35% | 3.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 34 | 37% | 0.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 20 | 22% | 1.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 4% | 2.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3% | 2.8 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
17
22% below Iowa average
Iowa average:
21.7
3.4 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
13 citations
Complaint investigations
5 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average:
0.6
Serious Health citations
0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average:
0.9
Moderate Health citations
17
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Aug 25, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Aug 25, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Aug 25, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 29, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
33
Total Residents
Medicare
1
(3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
24
(72.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
8
(24.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
9.4
8% better than Iowa average
Iowa average:
10.2
Functional decline score
20.8
Near Iowa average
Iowa average:
21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
18.0%
4% below Iowa average.
Walking Ability Worsened
17.8%
9% below Iowa average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
26.7%
2% above Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
0.8%
78% below Iowa average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.6%
28% above Iowa average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
100% below Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
9.2%
136% above Iowa average.
Antipsychotic Use
10.3%
46% below Iowa average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
75.4%
20% below Iowa average.
Influenza Vaccine
87.9%
8% below Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
4.6%
7% below Iowa average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
42.9%
50% worse than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.0%
100% better than Iowa average Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Savannah Heights based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
71.9%
↑ 17.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$177,978
↑ ~$572K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,670,364
↑ ~$410K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.7%
↑ 15.2pp vs 2022
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