All citations for Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation

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.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 26, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 65 citations

  1. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0943, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2024).

  2. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 14, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  6. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  8. 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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0774, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of February 26, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

  20. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 2, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of May 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0710, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 17, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 15, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

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.