B81

Ossian Care Center

Grade B 81/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

46

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

114 FISHER STREET, OSSIAN, IA 52161
5635329440

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.67h
LPN
0.73h
CNA
3.65h
Total
5.04h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

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

Ownership

OSSIAN SENIOR HOSPICE INCORPORATED

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2013

FOSAAEN, RANDY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2022

JACKSON, HEATHER

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2022

MACARIO, NATALIE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2017

MANNING, AMY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2023

MARSHALL, RACHAEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2024

WENNER, PAUL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2024

BRINCKS, MARK

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Nov 2016

ELSBERND, MELVIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Nov 1995

LANSING, KENNETH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Nov 1990

SENDER, MARY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Nov 2016

UHLENHAKE, LEANNE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2025

BAUMLER, KARLA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2016

BUSHMAN, THOMAS

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 1998

ELSBERND, MELVIN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 1995

MONROE, TAMI

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 1989

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (16)

October 20, 2025Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 2, 2025
November 21, 2024Health7 deficiencies
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 Dec 21, 2024
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 Dec 21, 2024
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 Dec 21, 2024
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 21, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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 Dec 21, 2024
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 21, 2024
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 Dec 21, 2024
October 12, 2023Health3 deficiencies
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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 Nov 12, 2023
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 Nov 12, 2023
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 12, 2023
June 29, 2022Health5 deficiencies
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 29, 2022
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 Jul 29, 2022
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 29, 2022
0803DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 29, 2022
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 Jul 29, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Ossian Care Center?

Ossian Care Center in OSSIAN, Iowa has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 81.3 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 Ossian Care Center?

Ossian Care Center has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Ossian Care Center have?

Ossian Care Center has 16 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.

How many beds does Ossian Care Center have?

Ossian Care Center has 46 certified beds with approximately 39 current residents (85% occupancy). The facility is located at 114 FISHER STREET, OSSIAN, Iowa 52161. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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