Country Lane Manor
819 Country Lane Road, Keosauqua, IA 52565 · Van Buren County · (319) 293-3761
60 certified beds, about 51 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1994
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165204 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 12, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 54 health citations since October 2023, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $59,150 in the last three years; the largest was $59,150, and the latest is dated May 2, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.22 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.34 of those hours.
62.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
CMS links it to Cedar View Holdings, an affiliated group of 9 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 54 health citations on file.
April 16, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure resident free from financial exploitation when a staff member didn't return change from a purchase made on behalf of a resident for 1 of 10 (Resident #3) reviewed. The facility reported a census of 46 residents.
August 12, 2025Standard inspection · 10 citations
- 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 follows safe sanitation and food handling practices to prevent cross contamination and foodborne illness. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- E Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, review of CMS-2567 reports, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an effective QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) process to prevent three deficiencies identified in the 2024 recertification from being cited again during the current recertification survey. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to attempt to designate resident representation for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #23) with a moderate cognitive impairment and intellectual disability, to ensure medical and financial decisions were made with informed consent. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, facility policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a self-medication assessment for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #9) who self-administered insulin. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, facility policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to allow 1 of 1 residents (Resident #28) reviewed for smoking, to choose to continue smoking after the facility changed their smoking policy to be a smoke free campus. The facility reported 51 residents.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the physician of low blood pressure results, and of persistent coughing despite a change in diet order and the administration of an as needed cough syrup for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #17 and #46) reviewed for physician notification. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review and staff interviews the facility failed to include the use of an indwelling catheter prior to admission on the care plan for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #49) reviewed for care plans. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, facility policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to clarify orders for indwelling catheter care and follow up on an order for a urinalysis in a timely manner for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #49) reviewed for urinary catheters. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on attendance record review and interview, the facility failed to have the minimum required members in attendance at their Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow infection prevention protocols for 2 of 3 residents (Resident #9 and Resident #14) reviewed with indwelling urinary devices. The facility reported a census of 51 residents.
May 14, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to initiate treatment for an eye infection timely and in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 5 residents reviewed. (Resident #3) The facility reported census was 53.
February 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, food temperatures during food services, and resident interview, the facility failed to serve food in an attractive and palatable manner for 1 of 2 meals. The facility reported census was 59.
November 13, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, provider and staff interviews the facility failed to implement a physician order to change a type of wound dressing for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #6) with a wounds. The facility reported a census of 57 residents.
September 16, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, and staff interviews the facility failed to have a consistent plan and procedure for advance directives for 6 of 25 residents reviewed. (Resident #9, #17, #19, #34, #42, and #60). The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, facility provided documents, and interviews the facility failed to provide sufficient qualified nursing staff to provide nursing services that meet the residents' needs safely and in a timely manner and promotes each resident's rights, physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to provide Monthly Drug Regimen Reviews for the month of July. The facility reported a census of 56 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, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to prevent potential for contamination when gloves were not changed at appropriate times during meal service for 1 of 1 meal services observed. The facility failed to ensure resident food had been stored at appropriate temperatures and expired food had been removed when 1 of 1 resident food refrigerators lacked a thermometer, temperature log, labels, and opened dates of food or drinks. The facility further failed to ensure dish sanitation when the dishwasher log lacked entries for safe wash and rinse temperatures and the cups used for service appeared to have a coating of white film for 1 of 1 facility dishwashers. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- E Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, review of CMS-2567 reports, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an effective QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) process to address previously identified quality deficiencies, resulting in multiple repeat deficiencies identified on the facility's current recertification and complaint survey previously identified during surveys completed in the last six months. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility failed to ensure resident choice of caregivers had been respected for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #18) reviewed for dignity, when a caregiver continued to assist with cares following resident request otherwise. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, clinical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure accessibility of a hand washing sink and working overhead lamp in resident room for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #18) reviewed for choices. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure basic nursing principles were followed for 2 of 24 residents reviewed (Resident #9 and Resident #20). The facility readmitted Resident #9 from a hospital stay and did not ensure that the primary provider was aware of her readmission therefore this resident did not receive a number of her medications. The facility obtained an order of liquid morphine (narcotic) for Resident #20 who was on Hospice Care and actively dying. The facility did not obtain a bottle of liquid morphine for Resident #20 and gave her the medication from another resident's bottle. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, clinical record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow Provider's orders for indwelling catheter balloon size for 1 of 2 resident (Resident #43) reviewed for bowel and bladder incontinence. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) was trialed for 1 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #38). A Consultant Pharmacist recommended a GDR for Duloxetine (antidepressant medication)from 40 mg (milligrams) to 30 mg for Resident #38 in November of 2023. The primary provider for Resident #38 agreed to the GDR in January of 2024. The Duloxetine was not decreased per the recommendation and approval of the provider. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
- B Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, clinical record review, and Pre-admission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) level 2 review, the facility failed to resubmit short stay approval PASRR level 2 within the appropriate time frame for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #16) reviewed for PASRR. The facility reported a census of 56 residents.
May 2, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 22 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, resident interview and staff interviews, the facility failed to carry out assessments and interventions for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for a change in condition (Resident #10, and #209). The facility failed to carry out assessments/interventions for a resident with a low blood sugar (#10), and failed to carry out interventions after a resident did not have a bowel movement for multiple days (#209). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, resident interview, provider interview and clinical record review, the facility failed to implement timely interventions for residents identified at high risk for pressure ulcer development and to prevent worsening of wounds, perform thorough and consistent assessment which included wound measurements and wound description, and coordinate which staff from the clinical team staged and measured wounds for two of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers (Resident #20, Resident #208). Resident #20 developed a deep tissue injury to the right heel and stage two pressure ulcer to the coccyx, and Resident #208 admitted with wounds not thoroughly assessed by the facility on admission, nor consistently monitored, staged, or measured following the resident's admission. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure an environment free of accidents and hazards for 4 of 6 residents reviewed for supervision. The facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls for Residents #42 and #18, and #19, and failed to utilize both foot pedals during wheelchair locomotion for Resident #211. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- G Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, clinical record review, policy review, staff interviews, family interview and resident interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement interventions to prevent/treat weight loss for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for nutrition (Residents #13 and #52) and failed to provide ordered supplements for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for nutrition (Residents #18 and #34). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- E Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility document review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a process in place to allow consistent access to resident funds outside of business hours for five of five residents who participated in the trust fund (Resident #11, #12, #27, #28, and #40). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident interviews, staff interviews, clinical record review, and the facility policy, the facility failed to provide adequate staffing to prevent a fall with injury; answer call lights in a timely manner; provide feeding and bathing assistance; and provide a bed pan to a resident before an incontinent accident for 6 of 19 residents (Residents #10, #12, #19, #28, #46, #207). The facility census 58 residents.
- 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 needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, menu review, policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure 18 of 18 residents receiving a mechanical soft diet received the correct meal portion and failed to ensure 6 of 6 residents receiving a pureed diet received food in accordance to the menu. The facility reported a census of 58 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 observations, facility document review, policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain adequate kitchen sanitation and failed to follow infection control measures to prevent cross contamination during food service for 1 of 1 meal observed. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview, and clinical record review, the facility failed to ensure a dignified dining experience when a resident was not provided assistance timely during two meal observations and was not assisted timely after the resident spilled water on themselves for one of two residents reviewed for dignity (Resident #12). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, policy review, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to individualize the physical space of a resident's bathroom in order to ensure the resident maintained independent functioning, dignity, and well-being for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for accommodation of needs (Resident #16). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interviews, clinical record review, and the facility policy, the facility failed to supply the resident with a menu that provided him options for the meals for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for choices (Resident #10). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to notify 1 of 3 Medicare Part A beneficiaries of coverage ending (Resident#8). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on personnel record review, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure staff's background checks completed prior to hire date for 1 of 5 staff; and failed to ensure the dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training current for 1 of 5 staff reviewed (Staff C, and Staff D). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) coding for 3 of 7 residents reviewed for medications (Residents #3, #18, #46) and for 1 of 1 residents reviewed with a catheter (Resident#11). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure medications were administered per physician order, failed to ensure parameters present for insulin administration for when to hold scheduled insulin dosage, failed to ensure medication dosages consistently included as part of medication orders, and failed to ensure rinse and spit following administration of a steroid inhaler for three of five residents reviewed for professional standards (Resident #11, Resident #18, Resident #50). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, resident interviews, clinical record review, and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure activities of daily living (ADL) including eating assistance, nail care, shaving, and showers consistently completed for three of four residents reviewed for ADLs (Resident #12, #28, and #29). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, clinical record review and facility policy review the facility failed to ensure catheter tubing remained off the floor, failed to accurately assess a resident for the presence of a catheter, and failed to ensure timely orders for an indwelling catheter for two of two residents reviewed for catheters (Resident #11, Resident #19). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, clinical record review, and the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure the resident didn't have two active orders for the same opioid medication for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for pain (Resident #208). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wrote2. The MDS assessment dated [DATE] revealed Resident #13 scored a 6 out of 15 on the BIMS exam, which indicated cognition severely impaired. The MDS revealed the resident received an antidepressant. The MDS revealed a diagnosis of depression. The Care Plan revealed a focus area revised on 10/27/23 for a diagnosis of depression and resident received medication for the disease process. The interventions dated 2/3/22 revealed administration of an antidepressant medication as ordered by the primary care provider (PCP). The interventions dated 1/22/24 revealed antidepressant medication decreased by PCP/GDR (gradual dose reduction); observe for signs/symptoms of increased depression and notify PCP as needed. The Physician Orders revealed the following orders: a. Duloxetine 20 mg (milligram)- give 2 tablets- ordered on 5/8/23 and discontinued on 1/20/24 b. [...]
- D Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy review, resident interviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to offer bedtime snacks to 2 of 2 residents who desired bedtime snacks (Residents #28 and #46). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- C Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, review of CMS-2567 reports, and facility QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) Plan, the facility failed to ensure an effective QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) process to address previously identified quality deficiencies, resulting in multiple repeat deficiencies identified on the facility's current recertification and complaint survey previously identified during surveys completed in the last 19 months. The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
- B Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility document review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a surety bond in place to cover the total amount of personal funds in the resident trust account for five of five residents who utilized the trust fund (Resident #11, #12, #27, #28, and #40). The facility reported a census of 58 residents.
March 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and provider interview, the facility failed to pay it's waste management providers resulting in delayed and absent pick up. The facility reported census was 50 residents.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, facility policy review, and Centers for Disease Control information the facility failed to follow proper infection control practices to mitigate the risk for the spread of infectious disease. The facility reported a resident census of 50 residents.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, food temperatures during food services, and resident interviews, the facility failed to serve food within appropriate temperature ranges, with consistently adequate flavoring and in an attractive and palatable manner throughout 4 observed meals. Facility reported census was 50 residents.
October 11, 2023Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure residents treated in a dignified manner and value the resident's right to choose to stay in bed for breakfast and still be allowed to go outside and smoke for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for resident's rights (Resident #8). The facility reported a census of 60.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to update the Care Plan and fall interventions for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for falls (Resident #2, Resident #4, and Resident #5). The facility reported a census of 60.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and the facility policy review, the facility failed to adequately supervise a resident in a shower chair after transferred to his room which lead to the resident falling out of the shower chair for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls (Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 60.
- C Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, the plan of correction and review of CMS-2567 reports, the facility failed to ensure an effective QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement) process to address previously identified quality deficiencies, resulting in repeat deficiencies identified on the facility's current revisit and complaint survey previously identified during surveys completed in the last fourteen months. The facility reported a census of 60 residents.
Fire safety inspections
21 fire safety citations on file: 11 on August 12, 2025, 4 on September 16, 2024, 6 on May 2, 2024.
Every fire safety citation21 citations
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $59,150 |
| May 2, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days from June 4, 2024 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 3.22 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.34 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.91 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.68 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 62.1% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 66.7% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.62 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 3.35 on weekdays and 2.91 on weekends, 13% 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 3.39 in April to June 2025 to 3.22 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 | 3.22 | 0.34 | 3.35 | 2.91 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 51 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.30 | 0.43 | 3.49 | 2.82 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 51 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.33 | 0.42 | 3.56 | 2.76 | 0.3% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.39 | 0.49 | 3.60 | 2.87 | 1.0% | 0 of 91 | 54 |
| 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 | 9.7 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.1 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COUNTRY LANE MANOR LLC. CMS links this home to Cedar View Holdings, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 1.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranthine Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2025 |
| Cedar View Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Cedar View Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Iowa 5784 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Samara Fam Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Samara Family Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Sebbag, Gabriel | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Brecount, Dana | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Mallett, Calla | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Greatorex, Tina | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 01/28/2026 | |
| Schiowitz, Marc | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 01/28/2026 | |
| Gamzeh, David | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| 819 Country Lane Road Propco LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Caresage Administrative Consulting, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Clinical Consulting Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Jsj 2020 Fam Tr | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Jsj Family Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Jsj Property LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Samara Fam Tr | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Samara Family Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Summation Financial Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| The Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Brecount, Dana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Mallett, Calla | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on August 12, 2025: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on August 12, 2025: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on August 12, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on August 12, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.91 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 Country Lane Manor's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Country Lane Manor 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Country Lane Manor get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 12, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Country Lane Manor been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $59,150 in the last three years.
- Does Country Lane Manor 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 Country Lane Manor?
- CMS lists 24 owners and managers, and links the home to Cedar View Holdings. Legal business name: COUNTRY LANE MANOR 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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