Occupancy rate
8%
In line with Iowa averageMix of rehab and long-term care
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Assisted Living Home
Thornton Heights Assisted Living
Make every moment count at Thornton Heights Assisted Living, a distinguished community in Lansing, IA, offering assisted living. Featuring beautifully furnished and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also receive exceptional care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served three times daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency pendants are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
26
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
7.7%
Residents per day
2
Occupancy rate
7.7%
Residents per day
2
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
18 days
Private pay
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$3.6M
Operating deficit
-$359.9K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$3,634,323.00
Operating deficit
$-359,922.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
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.
$1.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$3.7M
26-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 14 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Iowa averageOccupied beds
2 / 26
Average residents
51 per day
License details
Status
Active
Issuance
November 18, 2025
Expiration
November 18, 2027
County:
Allamakee
Additional licensing details
License number:
S0183
Year opened:
11/18/2003
Ownership & operating entity
Thornton Heights Assisted Living is administrated by Sam Kuhn.
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
5635384460
What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Room Sizes: 670 / 960 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Parking Available
Types of Care at Thornton Heights Assisted Living
Assisted Living
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.
7 visits/inspections
1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Breakdown by inspection type
- 6 renewal/recertification inspections
- 1 complaint investigation
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date:April 30, 2025
Inspection history
04/30/2025
Recertification
01/21/2020
Recertification
01/08/2018
Recertification
01/12/2016
Recertification
08/13/2013
Recertification
09/12/2011
Recertification
09/22/2005
Complaint
1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Thornton Heights Assisted Living
The most recent inspection on April 30, 2025, found no deficiencies during the recertification visit. Earlier inspections were mostly free of deficiencies, with the exception of one issue cited in August 2013 related to food service licensure involving an unlicensed kitchen used for food storage and ware-washing. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions noted in any of the reports. The inspection history shows improvement since the 2013 finding, with all subsequent inspections reporting no regulatory insufficiencies.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
State average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Total health citations
7
State average 21.7
Citations per inspection
2.33
State average 4.11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than State averageState average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than State averageState average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
7 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 03, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 03, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 03, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 03, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 03, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 03, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Apr 03, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Apr 03, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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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
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Avoca
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
59
Employees
40
Contractors
19
Staff to resident ratio
1.90:1
5% worse than Iowa averageIowa average ratio: 2.00:1
Avg staff/day
20
Average shift
6.7 hours
9% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 7.4 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
12,222
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
32
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
14.1%
1,721 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 11
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Registered Nurse: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 11 | 32 | 6,459 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,781 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,662 | 90 | 99% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 765 | 64 | 70% | 6.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 61 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 322 | 51 | 56% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 109 | 57 | 63% | 1.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 105 | 47 | 52% | 2.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 31 | 34% | 1.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3% | 3.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
32 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
99%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
56%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
63%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
52%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
34%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
31 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (6.5%)
Medicaid
12 residents (38.7%)
Private pay or other
17 residents (54.8%)
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.0
51% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.2
58% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.4%
61% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.1%
79% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.9%
39% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.5%
31% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.0%
61% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
33% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
17% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
11% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.8%
27% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.2%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Thornton Heights Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
64.9%
↓ 3.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$359,922
↑ ~$157K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,624,263
↑ ~$61K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-10.1%
↑ 6.2pp vs 2022
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