ElderGrade
B

82/100

Above average

Oelwein Health Care Center

600 Seventh Street Se, Oelwein, IA 50662

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 4 in Fayette County (319) 283-2794
Certified beds
61
Occupancy
83%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

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

30/30

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

Staffing

18/30

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

  • 3.8 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.35 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 33% 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

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 3.07 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.35 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.77 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 32.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 26, 2026 (4 months ago).

D Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 26, 2026 F0640

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 26, 2026 F0811

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 26, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 27, 2025 F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

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
SHABAT, MENACHEM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ALLEN, CRAIG Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BEASLEY, KARLA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BEHOUNEK, LINSEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BORCHERDING, JENNY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BURKEN, SHERI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ESCHEN, LUCINDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRIEDENBERG, LAURA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HEDBERG, JENNIFER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HEYING, LARINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HOUSTON, MINDY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Oelwein Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Oelwein Health Care Center? +

Oelwein Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (82 out of 100), which we describe as "above 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 Oelwein Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.07 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Oelwein Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 11 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Oelwein Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Oelwein Health Care Center 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.