Accura Healthcare of Bancroft
546 East Ramsey Street, Bancroft, IA 50517 · Kossuth County · (515) 885-2463
25 certified beds, about 19 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1999
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165408 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 28, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since June 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.61 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.80 of those hours.
39.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
CMS links it to Accura Healthcare, an affiliated group of 41 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
May 28, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
June 5, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report (October 1st- December 31), facility staffing assignments/schedules and staff interviews, the facility failed to submit accurate staff data for the PBJ Staffing Data Report. The facility reported a census of 18 residents.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to hold hot foods at 135 degrees during 1 meal service. The facility reported a census of 18 residents.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to serve food in accordance with professional standards of quality for 1 meal. The facility reported a census of 18 residents.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview and facility policy review the facility failed to notify the ombudsman office of a discharge to the hospital for 2 of 2 residents (Residents #8, #17) reviewed for hospitalizations. The facility reported a census of 18 residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to serve food in a form to meet individual needs for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #17 and #13). The facility reported a census of 18 residents.
June 13, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 2 on May 28, 2026, 8 on June 5, 2025, 4 on June 13, 2024.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.61 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.80 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.07 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.75 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.06 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 39.3% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.33 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.83 on weekdays and 4.07 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.57 in April to June 2025 to 4.61 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.61 | 1.80 | 4.83 | 4.07 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 19 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.26 | 1.64 | 4.47 | 3.71 | 1.1% | 0 of 92 | 21 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.25 | 1.63 | 4.42 | 3.80 | 1.6% | 0 of 92 | 22 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.57 | 1.75 | 4.79 | 4.04 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 19 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Iowa, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.80 | 0.71 | 3.98 | 3.36 | 4.7% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.3 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.7 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF BANCROFT LLC. CMS links this home to Accura Healthcare, a group of 41 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Midwest Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/01/2017 | |
| Leneave, Thomas | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Hjelle, Alan | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Morphew, Autumn | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Toti, Lisa | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Leneave, Ted | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Leneave, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Toti, Lisa | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Leneave, Ted | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Leneave, Thomas | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2016 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 5, 2025: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
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Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Iowa. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Health Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 866-236-1430. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Iowa Health Facility Database, Entity Search, where Iowa publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Accura Healthcare of Bancroft's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Accura Healthcare of Bancroft 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Accura Healthcare of Bancroft get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 28, 2026. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Accura Healthcare of Bancroft been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Accura Healthcare of Bancroft accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Accura Healthcare of Bancroft?
- CMS lists 11 owners and managers, and links the home to Accura Healthcare. Legal business name: ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF BANCROFT LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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