Nursing homes › Iowa › Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation
728 14Th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 · 5155767226 · 65 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Ensign Group, a group operating 346 facilities in 17 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 33 abuse citation icons, 9 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,179,329 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.18 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 0.51. Weekend total: 2.74. Nursing staff turnover: 49%.
All-time on record: 48 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2026-02-26 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2025-11-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-11-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-10-02 |
| 2025-08-27 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-02 |
| 2025-08-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-02 |
| 2025-08-27 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-02 |
| 2025-08-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-02 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-05-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-17 |
| 2025-03-27 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-17 |
| 2025-01-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-15 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2025-01-15 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-07-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-07-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-03-07 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-03-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-03-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-03-07 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-03-07 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-03-07 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-03-07 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Fine | $30,745 |
| 2025-08-27 | Fine | $135,298 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAYDEN, ELIZABETH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/26/2016 |
| WALLACE, LINCOLN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/05/2024 |
| JORGENSEN, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2011 |
| KOENIG, DEBRA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| SATO, AMI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| HAYDEN, ELIZABETH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/26/2016 |
| WALLACE, LINCOLN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/05/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165156. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.