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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Methodist Manor Retirement Community

Methodist Manor Retirement Community is a non profit - corporation facility in Storm Lake, IA with 93 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 24 deficiency records.

1206 West Fourth Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588

Phone: 7127321120

Overall CMS Rating

3/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Methodist Manor Retirement Community holds a 3-star CMS overall rating — right around the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
4.51
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
24
Inspection findings on file · 1 serious
$0
Federal penalties (0)

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

2/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165359
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
93
Residents
85
In Hospital
No
County
Buena Vista
Last Inspection
Mar 27, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.94 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.58
CNA Hours
3.00
Total Nursing Hours
4.51 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
26.1%
RN Turnover
30.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Methodist Manor Retirement Community

Methodist Manor Retirement Community operates 93 certified beds in Storm Lake, IA with approximately 85 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 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 (2★), staffing levels (5★), 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 24 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 4.51 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.94 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Methodist Manor Retirement Community 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 26.1%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. 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 (24 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 16, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0887

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 27, 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: Apr 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0644

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 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: Apr 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0580

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 2, 2025 Tag: 0580

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 9, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 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: Jun 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 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 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 9, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm May 9, 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: May 22, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 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 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 Tag: 0644

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 9, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0755

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

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0623

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 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 11.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 3.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 9.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% 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 6.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 9.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 22.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 82.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 22.9% Yes

Penalty History

Date Type Amount
May 9, 2024 Payment Denial -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Methodist Manor Retirement Community?
Methodist Manor Retirement Community has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Methodist Manor Retirement Community?
Methodist Manor Retirement Community reports 4.51 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.94 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 26.1%.
How many beds does Methodist Manor Retirement Community have?
Methodist Manor Retirement Community has 93 certified beds with approximately 85 residents. The facility is located at 1206 West Fourth Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588.
Does Methodist Manor Retirement Community have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Methodist Manor Retirement Community has 24 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Methodist Manor Retirement Community received any fines or penalties?
No, Methodist Manor Retirement Community has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Methodist Manor Retirement Community?
Methodist Manor Retirement Community is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Methodist Manor Retirement Community last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Methodist Manor Retirement Community was on Mar 27, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Methodist Manor Retirement Community?
Methodist Manor Retirement Community 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.