Inspection Reports for Thornton Heights Assisted Living
1329 Main St, Lansing, IA 52151, IA, 52151
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
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.
Deficiencies (last 6 years)
Deficiencies (over 6 years)
0.2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
95% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.4 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
4
3
2
1
0
Census
Latest occupancy rate
2 residents
Based on a April 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 2
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 30, 2025
Visit Reason
The recertification visit was conducted to determine compliance with certification rules for an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit.
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 8
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 21, 2020
Visit Reason
Recertification visit conducted to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification visit.
Inspection Report
Renewal
Census: 12
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 8, 2018
Visit Reason
Recertification conducted to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were cited during the recertification inspection.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 12
Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0
Total census: 12
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 13
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 12, 2016
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation to determine compliance with certification for an Assisted Living Program.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were found during this evaluation. The review included recertification documents, State Fire Marshal inspection report, and Facility Engineer's approval of evacuation plans.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 13
Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0
Total population of program at time of on-site: 13
Total census of Assisted Living Program: 13
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Boccella | Program Coordinator | Signed letter regarding Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation Report |
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 11
Deficiencies: 1
Aug 13, 2013
Visit Reason
The visit was a Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation conducted to review the Plan of Correction in response to a Preliminary Recertification Monitoring Evaluation Report and to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The program had a regulatory insufficiency related to food service licensure due to storing food items in an unlicensed kitchen. Tenant satisfaction was generally positive, and the program was found to have respectful staff and a clean, safe environment.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| The program had an unlicensed kitchen in the assisted living that was used to store some food items and for ware-washing during tenant meal service, which required licensure by regulation. |
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 11
Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0
Total census of Assisted Living Program: 11
Tenants attending community meeting: 7
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Maribeth Freland | RN | Monitor conducting the evaluation |
| Sam Kuhn | Administrator | Administrator of Thornton Heights Assisted Living named in the report |
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Census: 10
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 12, 2011
Visit Reason
An on-site monitoring evaluation was conducted at Thornton Heights Assisted Living on September 12, 2011, as part of the final recertification monitoring evaluation process.
Findings
No regulatory insufficiencies were found during this onsite recertification monitoring evaluation. The program was accepted and the Assisted Living Program Certificate was issued.
Report Facts
Number of tenants without cognitive disorder: 10
Number of tenants with cognitive disorder: 0
Total census of Assisted Living Program: 10
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret Kaltefleiter | RN MS | Monitor conducting the evaluation |
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