New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center
703 South Fourth Avenue, New Hampton, IA 50659 · Chickasaw County · (641) 394-4153
46 certified beds, about 32 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165297 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 5 health citations since March 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.32 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.06 of those hours.
27.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
CMS links it to Edgewood Convalescent Home, an affiliated group of 5 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.
July 9, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
January 10, 2025Complaint inspection · 5 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, family interview, staff interview, and facility policy/procedure review the facility failed to provide an environment free from physical assault and physical injury for 2 residents reviewed (Resident #1 and Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 24 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 observation, resident interview, family interview, staff interview, Resident Council Minutes, and facility policy review, the facility failed to answer resident call lights in a timely manner and within the required 15 minute time frame. (Resident #2, #4 and #5). The facility identified a census of 24 residents.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, resident interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain call lights in reach for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #2). The facility identified a census of 24 residents.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, family interview, staff interview, and facility policy and procedures review the facility failed to provide an environment free from physical assault/physical injury and failed to report the suspected abuse to the State Agency in a timely manner as required for 2 residents reviewed (Resident #1 and Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, family interview, staff interview, and facility policy and procedures review the facility failed to provide an environment free from physical assault/physical injury and investigate potential abuse as required by Federal regulations for 2 residents reviewed (Resident #1 and Resident #2). The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
August 18, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
March 7, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 2 on July 9, 2025, 3 on August 18, 2024, 6 on March 7, 2024.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 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 smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
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) | 3.32 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.06 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.74 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.24 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.6% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.19 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 3.55 on weekdays and 2.74 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 12.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.46 in April to June 2025 to 3.32 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 | 3.32 | 1.06 | 3.55 | 2.74 | 12.1% | 0 of 90 | 32 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.42 | 1.22 | 3.67 | 2.79 | 6.0% | 0 of 92 | 29 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.37 | 1.14 | 3.60 | 2.78 | 5.9% | 0 of 92 | 28 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.46 | 1.28 | 3.74 | 2.74 | 2.9% | 0 of 91 | 25 |
| 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 | 13.6 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.8 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.3 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 38.6 | 20.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.6 | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CHICKASAW COUNTY CARE CENTER INC.. CMS links this home to Edgewood Convalescent Home, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 4.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciecko, Terry a | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 17% | 07/19/2010 |
| Frahm, Nancy | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 01/01/2011 |
| Irvine, Ann | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 01/01/2011 |
| Joseph, Randall W | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 17% | 07/19/2010 |
| Svitek, Barbara L | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 17% | 07/19/2010 |
| Ciecko, Terry a | Corporate director | Individual | 08/17/2016 | |
| Frahm, Nancy | Corporate director | Individual | 08/17/2016 | |
| Irvine, Ann | Corporate director | Individual | 08/17/2016 | |
| Joseph, Randall W | Corporate director | Individual | 08/17/2016 | |
| Svitek, Barbara L | Corporate director | Individual | 08/17/2016 | |
| Ciecko, Terry a | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/17/2016 | |
| Frahm, Nancy | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/17/2016 | |
| Irvine, Ann | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/17/2016 | |
| Frazer, Kristen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/19/2025 | |
| Maher, Jon | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Riley, Mariah | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/07/2025 | |
| Ciecko, Terry a | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/19/2010 | |
| Frahm, Nancy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2011 | |
| Frazer, Kristen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/19/2025 | |
| Irvine, Ann | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/07/2019 | |
| Joseph, Randall W | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/19/2010 | |
| Maher, Jon | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Riley, Mariah | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/07/2025 | |
| Svitek, Barbara L | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/19/2010 |
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 are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 10, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 10, 2025: "Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift."
- 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 January 10, 2025: "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 2.74 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Accura Healthcare of New Hampton New Hampton, 0.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Colonial Manor of Elma Elma, 14.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Hillcrest Home Sumner, 17.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Tripoli Nursing & Rehab Tripoli, 17.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Chautauqua Guest Home #3 Charles City, 18.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Chautauqua Guest Home #2 Charles City, 18.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center Riceville, 24.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Woodland Terrace Waverly, 24.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 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 New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 9, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center 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 New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center?
- CMS lists 24 owners and managers, and links the home to Edgewood Convalescent Home. Legal business name: CHICKASAW COUNTY CARE CENTER 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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