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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Pleasant Acres Care Center

Pleasant Acres Care Center is a for profit - limited liability company facility in Hull, IA with 46 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 38 deficiency records.

309 Railroad Street, Hull, IA 51239

Phone: 7124392758

Overall CMS Rating

3/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Pleasant Acres Care Center holds a 3-star CMS overall rating — right around the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

3 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.44
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
38
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

3/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165248
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
46
Residents
30
In Hospital
No
County
Sioux
Last Inspection
Dec 12, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
1.01 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.88
CNA Hours
1.55
Total Nursing Hours
3.44 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02

What the CMS Record Reveals About Pleasant Acres Care Center

Pleasant Acres Care Center operates 46 certified beds in Hull, IA with approximately 30 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 (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (3★). 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 38 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 3.44 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.01 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, Pleasant Acres Care Center 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. 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 (38 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 27, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 12, 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: Dec 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 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: Dec 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2024 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: Dec 27, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2024 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: Dec 27, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 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: Nov 15, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0868

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

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0847

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0836

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 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: Nov 15, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 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: Nov 15, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 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: Nov 15, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 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: Nov 15, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0568

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0919

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

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 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: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0868

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

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 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: Aug 4, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0804

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 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: Aug 4, 2022

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0801

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0800

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Jul 7, 2022 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 21, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 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: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 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: Aug 4, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 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: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0636

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 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: Aug 4, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 7, 2022 Tag: 0578

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 4, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 22.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.2% 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 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 63.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 27.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 92.9% 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 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 34.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 19.4% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Pleasant Acres Care Center?
Pleasant Acres Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Pleasant Acres Care Center?
Pleasant Acres Care Center reports 3.44 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.01 per resident day (national average: 0.68).
How many beds does Pleasant Acres Care Center have?
Pleasant Acres Care Center has 46 certified beds with approximately 30 residents. The facility is located at 309 Railroad Street, Hull, IA 51239.
Does Pleasant Acres Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Pleasant Acres Care Center has 38 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Pleasant Acres Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Pleasant Acres Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Pleasant Acres Care Center?
Pleasant Acres Care Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Pleasant Acres Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Pleasant Acres Care Center was on Dec 12, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Pleasant Acres Care Center?
Pleasant Acres Care Center 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.