ElderGrade
D

42/100

Below average

Harmony Marshalltown

910 East Olive, Marshalltown, IA 50158

CMS 1/5 stars #5 of 5 in Marshall County (641) 752-4581
Certified beds
72
Occupancy
71%
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.

  • 4 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.

  • $78,878 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection safety

0/30

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

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 46 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.44 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 51% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

2/10

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

  • $78,878 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

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 4.01 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.44 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.65 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 50.70%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 46 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 14, 2026 (7 months ago).

D May 20, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 14, 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

D Jan 14, 2026 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

J Aug 5, 2025 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Aug 5, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

G Aug 5, 2025 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LEGACY HEALTHCARE, which operates 89 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GARDEN, DANIEL Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NINIO, MORDECHAY Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BEASLEY, KARLA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BEHOUNEK, LINSEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BORCHERDING, JENNY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DHONDT, JUSTINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRIEDENBERG, LAURA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HEDBERG, JENNIFER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HENNAGER, CHRISTINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HEYING, LARINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Harmony Marshalltown

What is the ElderGrade for Harmony Marshalltown? +

Harmony Marshalltown holds an ElderGrade of D (42 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 Harmony Marshalltown? +

Residents receive an average of 4.01 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Harmony Marshalltown been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 4 of the 46 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 Harmony Marshalltown accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Harmony Marshalltown 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.