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Stone Cottage Care Center

900 South Stone Street, Sigourney, IA 52591
Score: 24 / 100

With a score of 24/100, Stone Cottage 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 Stone Cottage Care Center, with 3.17 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 64 deficiencies at Stone Cottage Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident..

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 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.95 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.77 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

64
Total Deficiencies
Dec 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 62 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Dec 22, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity D
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Dec 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0801 Severity F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Sep 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0865 Severity F
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Administration 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 5.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $18,682

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 24 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: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 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
41
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15

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