Creekside
503 Wical Way, Grundy Center, IA 50638 · Grundy County · (319) 824-3212
55 certified beds, about 38 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2018
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165623 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 18, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 2 health citations since February 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 4.12 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.84 of those hours.
33.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
CMS links it to Western Home Communities, an affiliated group of 6 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 2 health citations on file.
July 8, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility document review, clinical record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to identify a malfunctioning door which resulted in a resident elopement from the unit and the building for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #1). The facility reported a census of 35.
December 18, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, staff and resident interviews, policy review, and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the facility failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for infection control (Resident #2 and #40).
January 9, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
February 15, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 5 on December 18, 2025, 2 on January 9, 2025, 7 on February 15, 2024.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
- F Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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) | 4.12 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.84 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.82 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.64 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.64 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.3% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.30 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 4.24 on weekdays and 3.82 on weekends, 10% 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 4.19 in April to June 2025 to 4.12 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 | 4.12 | 0.84 | 4.24 | 3.82 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 38 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.32 | 0.94 | 4.42 | 4.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 35 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.35 | 1.10 | 4.49 | 3.98 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 38 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.19 | 1.08 | 4.30 | 3.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 39 |
| 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 | 19.0 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.4 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.0 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.6 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.7 | 20.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.2 | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CREEKSIDE INC. CMS links this home to Western Home Communities, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 3.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Home Services Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/24/2014 |
| Lincoln Savings Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Sannes, Aaron | Corporate director | Individual | 01/15/2025 | |
| Schroeder, Heather | Corporate director | Individual | 01/15/2025 | |
| Susong, Katherine | Corporate director | Individual | 01/15/2025 | |
| Brockelsby, Sheri | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/18/2018 | |
| Brown, Sarah | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Frankhauser, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Gaines, Ronald | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Hansen, Kris | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/21/2018 | |
| Schultz, Dianne | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Western Home Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2022 | |
| Ager, Wendy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Evans, Angela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Fox, Larry | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Fryslie, Abbye | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/03/2020 | |
| Gibbs, Stacy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/26/2018 | |
| Hansen, Kris | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Harris, Jerry | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Kramer, Scott | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/21/2025 | |
| McCormick, Darrell | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| O'Leary, Patrick | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Watters, Paul | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/03/2024 | |
| Hansen, Kris | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 10/27/2025 | |
| Bcg Holdings Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| 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 | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/25/2021 | |
| Ecsi Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Grundy County Memorial Hospital | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Iowa Health Care Association | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Lincoln Savings Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Reliant Care Pharmacy Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/28/2023 | |
| Sugar Creek Health Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/30/2022 | |
| Tech of Ages LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Western Home Services Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2022 | |
| Ager, Wendy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Evans, Angela | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Hansen, Kris | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Harris, Jerry | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Kramer, Scott | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/26/2025 | |
| McCormick, Darrell | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| O'Leary, Patrick | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 |
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 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 8, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 18, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Grundy Care Center Grundy Center, 0.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Parkview Manor Care Center Reinbeck, 8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 31 citations
- Oakview Nursing Home Conrad, 10.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Westbrook Acres Gladbrook, 12.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Maple Manor Village Aplington, 16.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Eldora Specialty Care Eldora, 18.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Harmony House Health Care Center Waterloo, 18.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- The Suites at Western Home Communities Cedar Falls, 18.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
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 Creekside's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Creekside 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Creekside get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on December 18, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Creekside been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Creekside 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 Creekside?
- CMS lists 44 owners and managers, and links the home to Western Home Communities. Legal business name: CREEKSIDE 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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