F

Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah

1203 South Elm Street, Shenandoah, IA 51601
Score: 18 / 100

With a score of 18/100, Accura Healthcare Of Shenandoah 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 Accura Healthcare Of Shenandoah is near the national average, with 3.87 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 32 deficiencies at Accura Healthcare Of Shenandoah, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift..

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 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.87 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.75 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.55 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.32 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Sep 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 30 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • 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.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Sep 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0865 Severity E
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    Sep 17, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity E
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Sep 17, 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 3.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 12.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 9.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.3% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 30.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,414

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: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 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
42
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11

Other Facilities in Iowa

View all Iowa facilities →