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Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation

Grade D 63/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
2/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

65

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$9,750

Last Survey

N/A

728 14th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
5155767226

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.75h
LPN
0.33h
CNA
2.09h
Total
3.17h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

GATEWAY HEALTHCARE LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2011

100%

THE ENSIGN GROUP INC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2011

100%

HAYDEN, ELIZABETH

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2016

BURNAM, SOON

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2011

FITCH, CRAIG

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2019

KOENIG, DEBRA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 2021

HAYDEN, ELIZABETH

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Feb 2016

Penalties & Fines (1)

$9,750total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Mar 9, 2023Fine$9,750

Health Inspection Deficiencies (42)

November 17, 2025Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689GActual harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

August 27, 2025Health5 deficiencies1 severe
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2025
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2025
0636DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2025
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2025
0684JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 2, 2025
May 22, 2025Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0684GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 10, 2025
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 10, 2025
March 27, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2025
0710DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 17, 2025
January 15, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 31, 2025
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 31, 2025
0825DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 31, 2025
July 18, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 19, 2024
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 19, 2024
March 7, 2024Health14 deficiencies1 severe
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0679DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0943EMinimal harm, Pattern

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0684GActual harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0725DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
0925FMinimal harm, Widespread

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 29, 2024
September 27, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 21, 2023
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 21, 2023
March 9, 2023Health11 deficiencies
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0661DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 30, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation?

Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation in Fort Dodge, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 62.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation?

Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation have?

Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation has 42 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation been fined?

Yes. Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation has $9,750 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation have?

Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation has 65 certified beds with approximately 60 current residents (92% occupancy). The facility is located at 728 14th Avenue North, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.