Inspection Reports for
St Francis Manor

2021 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA, 501122064

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14 Reports

2020–2026

Inspection Report — May 11, 2026

Renewal
Date: May 11, 2026

Visit Reason
Annual recertification survey with an investigation of intakes #2745972-C and #3003750-I.

Complaint Details
Investigation of intakes #2745972-C and #3003750-I.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited.

Inspection Report — Mar 31, 2026

Plan of Correction
Date: Mar 31, 2026

Visit Reason
The facility submitted a credible allegation of substantial compliance and a Plan of Correction for review.

Findings
Based on acceptance of the credible allegation of substantial compliance and Plan of Correction, the facility will be certified in compliance with health requirements effective March 4, 2026.

Inspection Report — Feb 11, 2026

Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 11, 2026

Visit Reason
Investigation of complaint #2712870-C regarding staff compliance with Dependent Adult Abuse (DAA) Mandatory Reporter Training requirements.

Complaint Details
Complaint #2712870-C
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that 1 of 6 staff members reviewed had current Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training. Staff A struggled with the test and did not complete it properly, and the facility was unaware of this until the investigation.

Violations (1)
F0607 Develop/Implement Abuse/Neglect Policies: The facility failed to ensure that Staff A completed the required Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training and test as mandated. Staff A struggled with the test, and the facility did not know about the incomplete training until the investigation.

Inspection Report — Apr 17, 2025

Annual Inspection
Date: Apr 17, 2025

Visit Reason
Annual survey inspection of St Francis Manor nursing home to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report — Jun 6, 2024

Annual Inspection
Date: Jun 6, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual recertification survey and included an investigation of a facility reported incident #121097-I.

Complaint Details
Facility reported incident #121097-I was investigated and found not substantiated.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. The reported incident #121097-I was not substantiated.

Inspection Report — Jan 31, 2024

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jan 31, 2024

Visit Reason
An investigation of Complaints #114900-C, #117622-C, #117624-C and Facility Self-Reported Incidents #114899-I and #114963-I was conducted from January 25, 2024 to January 31, 2024.

Complaint Details
Investigation involved multiple complaints and self-reported incidents; facility found in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found in substantial compliance at the time of the investigations.

Inspection Report — Sep 2, 2023

Plan of Correction
Date: Sep 2, 2023

Visit Reason
The document serves as a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for the facility, indicating acceptance of a credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance based on acceptance of the credible allegation of compliance and plan of correction, with certification effective August 13, 2023.

Inspection Report — Jul 13, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 13, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding the facility's failure to implement care plan interventions based on a root cause analysis of a resident's specific fall risks to prevent a fall with major injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that the facility did not adequately address fall prevention for Resident #103, who fell and sustained a right femoral neck fracture. The resident was at risk due to intermittent confusion, poor vision, and balance problems. Staff interviews revealed gaps in supervision and communication about the resident's mobility and call light use. The deficiency was substantiated with minimal harm to residents.
Findings
The facility failed to implement appropriate fall prevention interventions for Resident #103, who sustained a right femoral neck fracture after a fall. The care plan lacked adequate interventions despite the resident's known fall risks, and staff observations indicated insufficient supervision and communication regarding the resident's mobility and use of call light.

Violations (1)
Failure to implement care plan interventions based on a root cause analysis of a resident's specific fall risks to prevent a fall with major injury.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff CRegistered Nurse (RN)Observed resident after fall and educated resident to use call light
Staff ECertified Medication Aide (CMA)Discovered resident on floor and informed nurse
Staff FCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Observed resident walking alone and redirected her
Staff DLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Worked night shift when resident arrived and noted resident's confusion
Staff GCare Plan CoordinatorDescribed fall assessment and intervention process
Director of Nursing (DON)Director of NursingCommented on resident's assist level and fall circumstances

Inspection Report — Jul 13, 2023

Annual Inspection
Date: Jul 13, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Recertification Survey and investigation of a Facility Self-Reported Incident #113329-I from July 10 to July 13, 2023.

Complaint Details
Facility Self-Reported Incident #113329-I was substantiated.
Findings
The facility failed to implement care plan interventions to prevent falls for a resident at risk, resulting in a substantiated incident involving a fall with major injury. The facility did not adequately monitor and intervene to prevent falls, violating federal regulations.

Violations (1)
Failure to implement care plan interventions based on root cause analysis to prevent falls for a resident at risk, resulting in a fall with major injury.
Report Facts
Incident dates: Incident investigation period from July 10, 2023 to July 13, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Morgan Vander MolenHuman Resources SpecialistSigned the statement of deficiencies and plan of correction
Staff CRegistered Nurse (RN)Observed resident after fall and reported findings
Staff ECertified Medication Aide (CMA)Discovered resident on floor after fall
Staff FCertified Medication Aide (CMA)Discovered resident on floor after fall
Staff DLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Reported on resident behavior prior to fall
Staff GCare Plan CoordinatorDiscussed fall assessment and interventions
Director of Nursing (DON)Evaluated resident and commented on fall circumstances

Inspection Report — Apr 13, 2023

Date: Apr 13, 2023

Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for St Francis Manor, documenting the results of a regulatory survey completed on April 13, 2023.

Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection.

Inspection Report — Apr 11, 2023

Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 11, 2023

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and an investigation of Complaint #102077-C and a Facility Self-Reported Incident #109389-I were conducted by the Department of Inspections and Appeals from April 11, 2023 to April 13, 2023.

Complaint Details
Investigation of Complaint #102077-C and Facility Self-Reported Incident #109389-I was conducted; facility found in substantial compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19 and was also found to be in overall substantial compliance.

Report Facts
Total Residents: 58

Inspection Report — Oct 28, 2021

Annual Inspection
Date: Oct 28, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the facility's annual health survey to assess compliance with federal and state regulations.

Complaint Details
Complaint #95259-C was investigated and found not substantiated.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in providing a bed hold notice upon hospital transfer for 1 of 2 residents reviewed, and failed to implement interventions to prevent pressure ulcers for 1 of 3 residents reviewed. The complaint #95259-C was not substantiated.

Violations (2)
Failure to provide a bed hold notice upon hospital transfer for 1 of 2 residents.
Failure to implement interventions to prevent pressure ulcers for 1 of 3 residents reviewed.
Report Facts
Complaint number: 95259 Incident number: 96910

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding bed hold policy and pressure ulcer prevention.
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding bed hold policy and facility practices.
Staff ARegistered NurseObserved providing care related to pressure ulcer prevention.
Staff BInterviewed regarding discovery of pressure ulcer.

Inspection Report — Aug 27, 2020

Annual Inspection
Date: Aug 27, 2020

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a recertification and annual survey of the facility to assess compliance with federal regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance at the time of the recertification and survey conducted from August 24 to 27, 2020.

Inspection Report — Jun 17, 2020

Routine
Date: Jun 17, 2020

Visit Reason
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.

5 CMS Surveys

CMS Survey — Jul 13, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

CMS Survey — Jul 13, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

CMS Survey — Jun 6, 2024

Jun 6, 2024

CMS Survey — Apr 17, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

CMS Survey — Apr 13, 2023

Apr 13, 2023

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