Colonial Manor of Amana
3207 220th Trail, Amana, IA 52203 · Iowa County · (319) 622-3131
50 certified beds, about 43 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165318 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 22, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since October 2023 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 3.43 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.93 of those hours.
34.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
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.
110/23
204/24
008/24
006/25
407/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 7 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
0E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 22, 2026Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, facility documentation, and policy review the facility failed to store, prepare, and distribute food under sanitary conditions during 3 of 3 observations. The facility failed to ensure expired foods were discarded, maintain clean work spaces, and manage pest control. The facility reported a census of 43 residents.
- F Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, facility record review, and manufacturer instructions, the facility failed to properly maintain the commercial laundry equipment and ensure staff performed the required maintenance to prevent lint accumulation and fire hazards for 1 of 2 laundry dryers (Dryer 1) used for all the resident's laundry in the facility. The facility reported a census of 43 residents.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, resident interview, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to keep call lights within reach for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for accommodation of needs (Residents #27, #20, and #7). The facility reported a census of 43 residents.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff submitted an updated Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) when 1 of 1 resident reviewed experienced a change in mental health diagnosis and medication (Resident #8). The facility reported a census of 43 residents.
June 19, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 8, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
April 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to further assess and intervene after a change in mental status after a fall for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for assessment and intervention (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 42 residents.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, policy review, and staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff utilized a gait belt in accordance with the care plan for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for transfers(Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 42 residents.
October 5, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, staff interviews and policy review the facility failed to provide complete perineal (groin and bottom) cares in a way to prevent contamination following an incontinent episode for 1 of 3 residents observed for incontinent cares (Resident #12). The facility reported a census of 37 residents. Finding Include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment for Resident #12 completed on 9/07/23, included diagnoses of non-Alzheimer's Dementia, Diabetes Mellitus, and renal insufficiency/renal failure/end-stage renal disease. The Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), revealed score of 2 out of 15 indicating severe cognitive impairment. The MDS identified the resident required total dependence with two or more staff assistance for toileting and extensive assistance of one staff for dressing and personal hygiene tasks. [...]
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 2 on July 22, 2026, 2 on June 19, 2025, 3 on August 8, 2024.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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) | 3.43 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.93 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.86 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.19 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.8% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.34 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 3.66 on weekdays and 2.86 on weekends, 22% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.44 in April to June 2025 to 3.43 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 | 3.43 | 0.93 | 3.66 | 2.86 | 5.3% | 0 of 90 | 43 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.44 | 0.96 | 3.66 | 2.88 | 6.7% | 0 of 92 | 43 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.54 | 0.80 | 3.78 | 2.94 | 6.2% | 0 of 92 | 42 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.44 | 0.75 | 3.71 | 2.78 | 7.2% | 0 of 91 | 43 |
| 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 | 8.1 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COLONIAL MANOR OF AMANA INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard, Kimberly | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Buch, Angela | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 44% | 06/22/2011 |
| Buch, Rodney | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 44% | 06/22/2011 |
| Two Rivers Bank & Trust | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 03/30/2017 | |
| Houston, Mindy | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Scholz, Dustin | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Buch, Angela | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/02/2015 | |
| Buch, Rodney | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/02/2015 | |
| Curphey, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Gulledge, Travis | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Tjaden, Jason | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Tjaden, Jordan | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Wilkes, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/16/2020 | |
| Carlson, Cory | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/09/2023 | |
| Dose, Ronald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2012 | |
| Glass, Deanna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/18/2022 | |
| Glass, Joseph | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/20/2015 | |
| Morrison, Stardust | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/04/2022 | |
| Powell, Tanya | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2016 | |
| Vanetten, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/11/2000 | |
| Bcg Holdings Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Blue Stone Therapy Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/22/2022 | |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Cattail Bcg LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Cattail Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Dahm, Knapp & Associates PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2011 | |
| Ecsi Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Iowa Health Care Association | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Pm Acquisition LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2022 | |
| Rt 2.0 LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2020 | |
| Dose, Ronald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/14/2025 | |
| Powell, Tanya | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/14/2025 | |
| Vasey Larson, Charlene | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Wilkes, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 18, 2024: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 22, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 22, 2026: "Keep all essential equipment working safely."
- 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 July 22, 2026: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.86 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
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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 Colonial Manor of Amana's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Colonial Manor of Amana 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Colonial Manor of Amana get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 22, 2026. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Colonial Manor of Amana been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Colonial Manor of Amana 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 Colonial Manor of Amana?
- CMS lists 34 owners and managers. Legal business name: COLONIAL MANOR OF AMANA INC.
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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