Inspection Reports for
Thornton Heights Assisted Living

1329 Main St, Lansing, IA 52151, IA, 52151

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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/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2011
2013
2016
2018
2020
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 2 residents

Based on a April 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy over time

0 5 10 15 20 Sep 2011 Aug 2013 Jan 2016 Jan 2018 Jan 2020 Apr 2025

Inspection Report

Renewal
Census: 2 Deficiencies: 0 Date: 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 Date: 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 Date: 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 Date: 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
NameTitleContext
Rose BoccellaProgram CoordinatorSigned letter regarding Final Recertification Monitoring Evaluation Report

Inspection Report

Monitoring
Census: 11 Deficiencies: 1 Date: 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)
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
NameTitleContext
Maribeth FrelandRNMonitor conducting the evaluation
Sam KuhnAdministratorAdministrator of Thornton Heights Assisted Living named in the report

Inspection Report

Monitoring
Census: 10 Deficiencies: 0 Date: 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
NameTitleContext
Margaret KaltefleiterRN MSMonitor conducting the evaluation

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