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D

50/100

Below average

Tabor Manor Care Center

209 Main Street, Tabor, IA 51653

CMS 1/5 stars #2 of 2 in Fremont County (712) 629-2645
Certified beds
46
Occupancy
90%
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.

  • $17,996 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 4 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 60%

    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 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 59 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

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

  • →4.2 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • →0.55 RN hours per resident per day
  • →Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • →60% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

  • →2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

6/10

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

  • →$17,996 in federal fines across 4 action(s)
  • →-2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

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 3.76 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.55 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.20 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 60.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 59 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 4, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Mar 4, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 4, 2026 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 4, 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 Mar 4, 2026 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 4, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 4, 2026 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 4, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 4, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
WORCHESTER, MITCHELL Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE —
WORCESTER, TIMOTHY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR —
WORCHESTER, MITCHELL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR —
WORCESTER, TIMOTHY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
WORCHESTER, MITCHELL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER —
WORCHESTER, MITCHELL Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —
WORCESTER, TIMOTHY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST —

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Common questions about Tabor Manor Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Tabor Manor Care Center? +

Tabor Manor Care Center holds an ElderGrade of D (50 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 Tabor Manor Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.76 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Tabor Manor Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 59 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 Tabor Manor Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Tabor Manor 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.