Nursing homes › Iowa › Lenox Care Center
111 East Van Buren, Lenox, IA 50851 · 6413332226 · 36 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Arboreta Healthcare, a group operating 3 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $33,598 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.63 (Iowa median: 3.69). RN hours: 1.30. Weekend total: 3.88. Nursing staff turnover: 32%.
All-time on record: 28 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-08 |
| 2026-03-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-04-08 |
| 2026-03-24 | Have policies on smoking. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-08 |
| 2026-03-24 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-08 |
| 2026-03-24 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-08 |
| 2025-06-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-06-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | 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 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2025-02-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-17 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-01 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-01 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENSIDE HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/24/2015 |
| ARBORETA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTERS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/09/2012 |
| ARBORETA HEALTHCARE, INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 06/10/2021 |
| MASON, RICHARD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2023 |
| TICHENOR, ROGER | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 01/14/2024 |
| ARBORETA HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2016 |
| ARBORETA HEALTHCARE, INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/10/2021 |
| OPCO LENOX IA LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2024 |
| P&M HOLDING GROUP LLP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| CASSIDY, BRUCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/18/2023 |
| CLEVELAND, SHELLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/14/2024 |
| FREEMAN, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2024 |
| GEBHARDT, RACHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2024 |
| MASON, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/02/2023 |
| RAY, JORDAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2024 |
| TICHENOR, ROGER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/14/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 165235. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.