Wheatland Manor
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Wheatland Manor has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good and solid choice for nursing care. It ranks #165 out of 392 facilities in Iowa, placing it in the top half, and #3 out of 4 in Clinton County, meaning only one local option is better. The facility is improving, with issues decreasing from 5 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025. Staffing is rated at 4 out of 5 stars, though the turnover rate is 50%, which is average for Iowa. Notably, there have been no fines, which is a positive sign. However, recent inspector findings revealed some concerning incidents, including a serious incident where a resident fell and fractured their hip due to inadequate supervision, as well as instances where staff failed to ensure food safety and provided care without maintaining residents' dignity. Overall, while there are strengths in care quality and no fines, families should be aware of the recent incidents that highlight areas for improvement.
- Trust Score
- B
- In Iowa
- #165/392
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 50% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 37 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Iowa. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ○ Average
- 6 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Iowa avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 6 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, clinical record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent a fall which resulted in a fracture requiring a surgical repair for 1 ...
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Feb 2024
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, observations, staff interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide resid...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interview and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual review, the facility failed to ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to follow Physician's Orders w...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review, observations, staff interviews, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide a call light within reach of a resident in his room for one out of twelve res...
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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, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to check the temperature of cabbage served and further failed to perform hand hygiene when picking up an item fro...
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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 fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- • 6 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
About This Facility
What is Wheatland Manor's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Wheatland Manor an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Iowa, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Wheatland Manor Staffed?
CMS rates Wheatland Manor's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 50%, compared to the Iowa average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Wheatland Manor?
State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at Wheatland Manor during 2024 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm and 5 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Wheatland Manor?
Wheatland Manor 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 44 certified beds and approximately 39 residents (about 89% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in WHEATLAND, Iowa.
How Does Wheatland Manor Compare to Other Iowa Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Iowa, Wheatland Manor's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (50%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Wheatland Manor?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "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?"
Is Wheatland Manor Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Wheatland Manor 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 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 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 Wheatland Manor Stick Around?
Wheatland Manor has a staff turnover rate of 50%, which is about average for Iowa nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Wheatland Manor Ever Fined?
Wheatland Manor 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 Wheatland Manor on Any Federal Watch List?
Wheatland Manor 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.