All citations for Estherville Community Care Center
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
September 25, 2025
Showing 26 to 49 of 49 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection (August 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.