ElderGrade
D

46.5/100

Below average

Accura Healthcare Of Cresco

701 Vernon Road Sw, Cresco, IA 52136

CMS 1/5 stars #3 of 3 in Howard County (563) 547-3580
Certified beds
46
Occupancy
53%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 81%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 16/30 Staffing 18.5/30 Stability 0/15 Outcomes 2/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

16/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 57 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.69 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 21% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 81% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.91 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.69 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.08 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 80.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 57 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 29, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Jan 29, 2026 F0727 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0882

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 29, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 29, 2026 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 29, 2026 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 29, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 29, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 29, 2026 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ACCURA HEALTHCARE, which operates 43 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
TOTI, LISA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
LENEAVE, TED Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LENEAVE, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TOTI, LISA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LENEAVE, TED Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LENEAVE, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ACCURA MIDWEST HEALTHCARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LENEAVE, THOMAS Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Accura Healthcare Of Cresco

What is the ElderGrade for Accura Healthcare Of Cresco? +

Accura Healthcare Of Cresco holds an ElderGrade of D (46.5 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Accura Healthcare Of Cresco? +

Residents receive an average of 3.91 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Accura Healthcare Of Cresco been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 57 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Accura Healthcare Of Cresco accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Accura Healthcare Of Cresco is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.