The Village of Ackley in Ackley, IA was fined $99,979 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

The Village of Ackley (Ackley, IA) — $99,979 in CMS Fines

Outcome: The Village of Ackley in Ackley, IA was fined $99,979 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


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


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


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


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


• 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.