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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Aspire of Muscatine

Aspire of Muscatine is a for profit - limited liability company facility in Muscatine, IA with 100 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 50 deficiency records. Total penalties: $25K.

2002 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761

Phone: 5632642023

Overall CMS Rating

1/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Aspire of Muscatine holds a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.76
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
50
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$25K
Federal penalties (1)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165585
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
100
Residents
32
In Hospital
No
County
Muscatine
Last Inspection
May 21, 2025
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.55 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.55
CNA Hours
2.65
Total Nursing Hours
3.76 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
75.6%
RN Turnover
87.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Aspire of Muscatine

Aspire of Muscatine operates 100 certified beds in Muscatine, IA with approximately 32 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $25K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.76 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.55 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Aspire of Muscatine falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 75.6%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 5, 2025 Tag: 0741

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 2, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 5, 2025 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 2, 2026

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0710

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

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0741

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0657

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2025 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2025 Tag: 0741

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2025 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2025 Tag: 0725

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

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2025 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2025 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2025 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2024 Tag: 0635

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0725

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

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2024 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0774

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

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0727

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 28, 2024 Tag: 0550

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 23, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 10, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 10, 2023 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 10, 2023 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 28, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 5, 2023 Tag: 0804

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 1, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 8.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 83.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 58.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 9.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 28.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 21.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 80.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 29.3% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $25K

Date Type Amount
Jun 27, 2024 Fine $25K
Jun 27, 2024 Payment Denial -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Aspire of Muscatine?
Aspire of Muscatine has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Aspire of Muscatine?
Aspire of Muscatine reports 3.76 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.55 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 75.6%.
How many beds does Aspire of Muscatine have?
Aspire of Muscatine has 100 certified beds with approximately 32 residents. The facility is located at 2002 Cedar Street, Muscatine, IA 52761.
Does Aspire of Muscatine have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Aspire of Muscatine has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Aspire of Muscatine received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Aspire of Muscatine has received 1 penalties totaling $25K.
Who owns Aspire of Muscatine?
Aspire of Muscatine is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Aspire of Muscatine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Aspire of Muscatine was on May 21, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Aspire of Muscatine?
Aspire of Muscatine is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.