Inspection Reports for Summit House Assisted Living
600 1st Street NW, Britt, IA, 50423
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on October 16, 2025, found no deficiencies during the essential recertification visit. Earlier inspections were mostly free of issues, with isolated deficiencies noted in 2019 related to individualized service plans not reflecting tenant needs or being properly updated and signed. Prior complaint investigations in 2015 and 2021 found no substantiated deficiencies, and no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. A 2014 monitoring visit cited a deficiency for an expired food service license, but this issue did not appear in later inspections. The overall trend suggests improvement, with recent inspections showing compliance with certification requirements.
Deficiencies (last 7 years)
Deficiencies (over 7 years)
0.4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
91% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.4 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
4
3
2
1
0
Census
Latest occupancy rate
44 residents
Based on a October 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 44
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an essential recertification to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the essential recertification visit.
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 43
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 28, 2023
Visit Reason
Recertification visit conducted to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive impairment: 42
Number of tenants with cognitive impairment: 1
Total census: 43
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 34
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 8, 2021
Visit Reason
Investigation of Complaint #95198-C and an onsite infection control survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint #95198-C was investigated and found to have no regulatory insufficiencies.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the investigation of Complaint #95198-C or the onsite infection control survey.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 34
Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0
Total census: 34
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 45
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Jul 16, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was a recertification visit to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program at Summit House Assisted Living.
Findings
The program failed to develop individualized service plans reflecting the identified needs of tenants, including wound care, CPAP use, and treatment for tendonitis. Service plans were not updated within 30 days of tenant occupancy or signed by all parties as required.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to develop service plans reflecting the identified needs of 2 of 4 tenants reviewed, including wound care and treatment plans.
Failure to update service plans within 30 days of tenant occupancy and failure to have service plans signed by all parties for 2 tenants.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 43
Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 2
Total census: 45
Number of tenants reviewed for service plans: 4
Number of tenants with service plan deficiencies: 2
Number of tenants with service plan update and signature deficiencies: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jody Sedhammer | Director | Signed the plan of correction document |
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Renewal
Census: 43
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 6, 2017
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a recertification to determine compliance with certification of an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit for the Assisted Living Program.
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Complaint Investigation
Census: 34
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 10, 2015
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Final Complaint Investigation and Recertification Monitoring Evaluation in response to Complaint #53301-C concerning medications and staffing at Summit House Assisted Living.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that physician's orders were not followed resulting in a negative outcome, and that unlicensed personnel were not trained to administer insulin. Both allegations were found to be not substantiated.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were found during the evaluation. Both allegations regarding medications and staffing were found to be not substantiated after review of tenant files, staff training, and interviews.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 34
Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0
Total population of program at time of on-site: 34
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Boccella | Program Coordinator | Signed the report and provided contact information |
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 37
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jun 2, 2014
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a Final Initial Certification Monitoring Evaluation to assess regulatory compliance of Summit House Assisted Living Company, LLC, specifically focusing on Food Service regulatory insufficiency noted during the initial certification investigation.
Findings
The report found a regulatory insufficiency related to the Food Service area due to the program preparing and serving meals without a current food license as required by Iowa Code chapter 137 F. The license had expired and renewal paperwork had not been completed.
Deficiencies (1)
Programs engaged in the preparation and service of meals and snacks shall meet the standards of state and local health laws and ordinances and shall be licensed pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 137 F. The program did not have a current food service license.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 35
Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 2
Total Population of Program at time of on-site: 37
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Nedved | RN Director | Named as facility director and involved in findings related to expired food license |
| Margaret Kaltefleiter | RN MS | Monitor conducting the evaluation |
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