Tripoli Nursing & Rehab
604 Third Street Sw, Tripoli, IA 50676 · Bremer County · (319) 882-4269
28 certified beds, about 23 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165494 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 23, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 25 health citations since December 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 5.48 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.74 of those hours.
52.2% 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.
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 25 health citations on file.
July 23, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review and staff interview the facility failed to implement a soft palm grip cushion to the right hand or bilateral hand splints per Occupational Therapy (OT) recommendation to minimize the risk of contracture for 1 of 1 resident's sampled (Resident #21). The facility identified a census of 24 residents.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility record review, facility policy, personnel files, observation and staff interviews, the facility failed to handle and process soiled laundry to prevent cross transmission or the spread of infection in 1 laundry room observed. The facility reported a census of 24 residents. Findings Include:Observation on 7/23/25 at 10:49 AM revealed a 33-gallon covered empty bin with a label stating soiled linens go here. A pile of soiled soaker pads and bed linens were observed directly on the floor in front of a standard washing machine. Staff A, Laundry Services entered the laundry area from the clean side entrance and stood on top of the soiled linens and soaker pads. Staff A, stepped off the linens and explained soiled laundry comes into the laundry room in bags. [...]
April 17, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on Resident rights policy/procedure review, resident and staff interview the facility failed to treat a resident with respect and dignity in a manner that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for 2 out of 4 resident reviewed. (Resident #1 and Resident #3). The facility identified a census of 26 residents.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff and resident interviews, facility investigation, and review of policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure all alleged violations involving mistreatment, neglect, or abuse of a resident and/or residents (Resident #1) were reported to the Department of Inspection and Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) within 2 hours. The facility reported a census of 26 residents.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview the facility failed to properly secure a resident in a wheelchair in the facility van which resulted in the resident tilting backwards in the van while going up a steep hill (Resident #2). The facility census was 26 residents.
December 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, policy/procedure review, and staff interview the facility failed to treat residents with respect and dignity in a manner that promotes maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life for 2 out of 6 residents reviewed (Resident #5 and Resident #6). The facility identified a census of 24 residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interview the facility failed to complete a two person transfer by giving the resident a one person bear hug transfer for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #9). The facility census was 24 residents.
August 15, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- E Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and process review, the facility failed to ensure 4 of 4 residents received a well-balanced diet that met their nutritional needs. The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to serve food maintained at a safe and appetizing temperature. The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- E 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 the appropriate diet for 1 of 5 residents with an order for mechanical soft/ground diet (Resident #23). The facility reported a census of 24 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, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- E Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide satisfactory evidence that they identified their own high risk, high volume, and problem-prone quality deficiencies, and made a good faith attempt to correct them. The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual review the facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 residents (Resident #20) Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed within 14 days of identifying a significant change occurred. The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a valid Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) for 1 of 1 residents screened (Resident #14). The facility reported a census of 24 residents. Findings Include: The Minimum Data Sample (MDS) for Resident #14, dated 06/28/24, indicated a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 12, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Diagnoses of Stroke, Seizure Disorder, Depression, and Mild Intellectual Disabilities. Review of a PASRR for Resident #14, dated 12/27/23, determined a Level II short term approval ending on 1/26/24. Indicating nursing facility care for now but should return to a setting in the community. Review of Resident #14's Care Plan, dated 12/29/24, failed to document determined PASRR Level II and services to be provided. [...]
- 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 facility record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to develop a resident's comprehensive Care Plan and ensure Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review Level II service recommendations were added to the resident's comprehensive Care Plan for 1 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #14). The facility reported a census of 24 residents. Findings Include: The Minimum Data Sample (MDS) for Resident #14, dated 06/28/24, indicated a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 12, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. Diagnoses of Stroke, Seizure Disorder, Depression, and Mild Intellectual Disabilities. Review of Resident #14's Care Plan, dated 12/29/24, failed to document determined PASRR Level II and services. 8/13/24 at 3:14 PM, via email, Staff A, Administrator, stated the facility does not have a Care Plan policy.
- B Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual review, the facility failed to ensure 3 of 3 residents (Resident #21, #77, and #78) Discharge Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed when the resident was discharged from the facility. The facility reported a census of 24 residents.
December 11, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- E Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, the facility failed to employ a qualified director of food and nutrition services. The facility reported a census of 25 residents.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews and policy reviews, the facility failed to implement a policy or procedure to prevent the growth of Legionella and other opportunistic waterborne pathogens in the building water system; failed to annually review and update the infection control policies. The facility reported a census of 25 residents.
- D 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, document review, policy review, observation, resident and staff interview the facility failed to separate and provide timely intervention to assure safety after a resident to resident altercation for 2 of 2 residents sampled (Resident #4 and #23). The facility identified a census of 25 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, document review, policy review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse and mistreatment are reported immediately, but not later than 24 hours after the allegation is made for a resident to resident altercation without serious bodily injury for 2 of 2 residents sampled (Resident #4 and #23).
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to take actions and thoroughly investigate alleged resident to resident physical contact for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #4 and #23). The facility reported a census of 25 residents.
- 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 clinical record review, document review, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to revise Care Plan interventions as needed for 4 of 12 resident sampled (Resident #4, #8, #23, #24). The Facility identified a census of 25 residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to complete an assessment following incidents for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #4 and Resident #24). The facility reported a census of 25 residents.
- B Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, document review, and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office of a resident transfer for 1 of 1 resident sampled for hospitalization (Resident #21). The facility identified a census of 25 residents.
- B Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record view and staff interview, the facility failed to transmit 3 of 3 Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for the facility within the required timeframe (Resident #2, #5 and #14). The facility reported a census of 25 residents.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 5 on July 23, 2025, 1 on August 15, 2024, 5 on December 11, 2023.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 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 Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
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) | 5.48 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.59 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.65 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.08 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 52.2% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 80.0% | 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 5.84 on weekdays and 4.59 on weekends, 21% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.91 in April to June 2025 to 5.48 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 | 5.48 | 0.74 | 5.84 | 4.59 | 5.0% | 0 of 90 | 23 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.79 | 0.61 | 5.16 | 3.84 | 3.5% | 2 of 92 | 27 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.10 | 0.67 | 5.56 | 3.92 | 2.1% | 1 of 92 | 26 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.91 | 0.64 | 5.27 | 3.99 | 1.3% | 1 of 91 | 26 |
| 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 | 28.0 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.0 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 43.8 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: TRIPOLI NURSING AND REHAB.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcg Holdings Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Ecsi Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Buls, Laura | Corporate director | Individual | 11/20/2018 | |
| Johnson, Holly | Corporate director | Individual | 02/27/2024 | |
| Kuhlmann, Karen | Corporate director | Individual | 05/21/2024 | |
| Meyer, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 10/19/2021 | |
| Vogt, Michelle | Corporate director | Individual | 07/16/2019 | |
| Blume, Sherri | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/19/2024 | |
| Bunce, Bradley | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/21/2019 | |
| Meyer, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/19/2021 | |
| Bond, Jordan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/17/2019 | |
| Davis, Megan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/09/2023 | |
| Kirk, Lamaurice | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/03/2025 | |
| Mathew, Stanley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2025 | |
| Miles, Cecille | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/20/2023 | |
| Millard, Emily | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/27/2025 | |
| 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 Consulting LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/30/2022 | |
| Cattail Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Ecsi Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Fox Rehab Ot Ia LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/30/2024 | |
| Fox Rehab Pt Ia PLLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/30/2024 | |
| Fox Rehab Slp Ia PLLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/30/2024 | |
| Gosling and Company, P.C. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/29/2024 | |
| Iowa Health Care Association | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| Premier Technology, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/02/2017 | |
| Bishop, Michelle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Davis, Megan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/17/2025 | |
| Mathew, Stanley | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/11/2025 | |
| Smith, Carynn | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/10/2017 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition"
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 23, 2025: "Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on April 17, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
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Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Tripoli Nursing & Rehab's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Tripoli Nursing & Rehab 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Tripoli Nursing & Rehab get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 23, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Tripoli Nursing & Rehab been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Tripoli Nursing & Rehab 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 Tripoli Nursing & Rehab?
- CMS lists 33 owners and managers. Legal business name: TRIPOLI NURSING AND REHAB.
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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