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Hillcrest Health Care Center

2121 Avenue L, Hawarden, IA 51023
Score: 18 / 100

With a score of 18/100, Hillcrest Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Iowa nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Hillcrest Health Care Center, with 3.15 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 55 deficiencies at Hillcrest Health Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.15 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.75 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.85 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.66 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

55
Total Deficiencies
Oct 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 53 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Oct 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0625 Severity E
    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 hospi
    Mar 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0801 Severity E
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Mar 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Mar 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Mar 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 31.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $25,450

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
64
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11

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