F

Regency Care Center

815 High Road, Norwalk, IA 50211
Score: 9 / 100

With a score of 9/100, Regency 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 at Regency Care Center is near the national average, with 3.57 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 41 deficiencies at Regency Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.57 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.25 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.91 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

41
Total Deficiencies
Dec 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 39 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Dec 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • 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.
    Dec 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Aug 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services 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 2.8% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $165,860

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 9 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: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 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
101
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12

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