AMS Memorial-Greene
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
AMS Memorial-Greene has a Trust Grade of D, indicating below-average quality with some concerns. Ranking #311 out of 392 facilities in Iowa places it in the bottom half, and it is #4 out of 5 in Butler County, suggesting there are better local options. Unfortunately, the facility's situation is worsening, with issues increasing from 6 in 2020 to 8 in 2022. Staffing is a strength, as the turnover rate is 0%, significantly lower than the state average, but there are concerns about RN coverage, as they failed to provide an RN for at least eight hours a day on several occasions. Specific incidents include not notifying families about COVID-19 cases in a timely manner and failing to consistently offer bedtime snacks to residents, highlighting both strengths in staffing and weaknesses in management and care practices.
- Trust Score
- D
- In Iowa
- #311/392
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- RN staffing data not reported for this facility.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Iowa average (3.0)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
The Ugly 16 deficiencies on record
Feb 2022
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Employment Screening
(Tag F0606)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on employee files review, staff interviews and abuse policy review, the facility failed to complete a background check for 1 of 5 employees (Staff I) prior to hire. The facility reported a censu...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to review and re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0678
(Tag F0678)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that properly trained personnel certified in CPR (cardiopu...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0688
(Tag F0688)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff, and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure staff provided and followed the i...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, pharmacy reviews, staff interviews, and policy review; the facility failed to ensure an As Need...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on nursing schedule reviews, and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide the services of a registered nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week. Review of...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0885
(Tag F0885)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on facility email correspondence with families, staff interviews, and policy review the facility failed to document notification to residents. The facility also notify resident representatives a...
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Mar 2020
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to make available information on how to make a grievance and who the grievance Official was. The facility census was 27 residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on personnel file review, facility policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide dependent adult abuse...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, clinical record review and and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure one resident had a safe tra...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, clinical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow proper infection control practi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on resident and staff interviews and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure staff offered residents a snack at bedtime each night. The facility census was 27 residents.
Finding...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, facility policy review and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and failed to serve resident food items utilizing proper hair/beard cover...
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Mar 2019
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, manufacturers recommendations and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure staff followed manufacturers guidelines for sanitizing resident equipment. (Resident #1) The faci...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment for Resident #9 dated 3/8/19, included a diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease and Renal Insufficiency The MDS documented the resident required extensive assistance...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- • 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • Grade D (45/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Ams Memorial-Greene's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns AMS Memorial-Greene an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Iowa, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Ams Memorial-Greene Staffed?
CMS rates AMS Memorial-Greene's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Ams Memorial-Greene?
State health inspectors documented 16 deficiencies at AMS Memorial-Greene during 2019 to 2022. These included: 16 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Ams Memorial-Greene?
AMS Memorial-Greene is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 31 certified beds and approximately 0 residents (about 0% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in Greene, Iowa.
How Does Ams Memorial-Greene Compare to Other Iowa Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Iowa, AMS Memorial-Greene's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.0 and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Ams Memorial-Greene?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Ams Memorial-Greene Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, AMS Memorial-Greene has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Iowa. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Ams Memorial-Greene Stick Around?
AMS Memorial-Greene has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Ams Memorial-Greene Ever Fined?
AMS Memorial-Greene has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Ams Memorial-Greene on Any Federal Watch List?
AMS Memorial-Greene is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.