Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center, IA was fined $65,677 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Grundy Care Center (Grundy Center, IA) — $65,677 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center, IA was fined $65,677 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


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


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


• 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.


• 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.