Jordan Infante
Apr 2024
Excellent staff working each day to make a truly impactful difference for the residents!
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 46
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 46
- Inspections
- View history (45 citations)
- Continuum of care
- Assisted living available at adjacent campus
- Therapy services
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Short-term care
- Respite care offered for recovery or relief
- Nearby hospital
- Located near Burgess Health Center hospital
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews of Accura HealthCare of Onawa are sharply mixed: some families praise attentive, caring nurses, while others report serious lapses in basic care, including unanswered call lights, unclean rooms, and one description of a resident's death linked to inadequate nutrition and monitoring. The facility offers a full continuum of skilled nursing, rehab, and comfort-focused services, but the reviews suggest inconsistent day-to-day execution of care.
The Good
- One reviewer praised staff for going above and beyond
- Rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Respite care available for recovery or caregiver relief
- Comfort-focused palliative care with emphasis on dignity
- Adjacent campus offers assisted living for continuum of care
The Bad
- Multiple reports of neglect, unanswered call lights, and slow response
- One review described a preventable death linked to malnutrition and kidney failure
- Reports of filthy rooms and inattentive staff
- One reviewer called the care unacceptable relative to its cost
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa is a senior living community in Onawa, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 23 reviews.
About Accura Healthcare Of Onawa
Accura HealthCare of Onawa provides short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care in Onawa, Iowa. Located in the rolling hills of Western Iowa, the community offers person-centered healthcare in a supportive setting with a full continuum of care options, including assisted living available at an adjacent campus.
The nursing team delivers around-the-clock assistance focused on residents' medical, psychological, nutritional, physical, and spiritual health. Services include short-term rehabilitation with expert therapy to help residents rebuild strength and regain independence after illness or surgery, as well as respite care options for recovery or caregiver relief. The community also provides comfort-focused and palliative care with an emphasis on pain management and dignity.
Rehabilitation services encompass physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The community maintains a life enrichment program with social and recreational activities designed to support residents' overall well-being. A host of amenities and services are provided to enhance comfort and convenience, allowing residents to focus on their care and support needs.
Accura HealthCare of Onawa's mission centers on being partners in care and family for life, building genuine relationships based on trust and respect. The community emphasizes creating a homelike atmosphere where residents feel safe, comfortable, and valued. The facility is conveniently located near Burgess Health Center.
Types of Care at Accura Healthcare Of Onawa
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Accura Healthcare Of Onawa
3.4overall · 23 ratings combined
3.4★ on Google (23)
Keesha Aldrich
Feb 2022
My dad was sent here for recovery after his heart surgery, I would not recommend this place at all! His room was filthy! When I asked for a broom to clean it I got an attitude from staff. I had to get cleaning supplies from the store and clean it myself. I went to visit, arrived at 5pm and nobody came in to check on him until 9pm. A lady across the hall had to crawl to the bathroom because nobody responded to her call light. My dad wasn’t receiving oxygen until his doctor got angry with the facility. The residents are neglected here, they have to fend for themselves! Do not send your loved ones here!!
Mary Nagel Schumacher
Jan 2019
If I could give NO stars I would. Because of the lack of care given to my mother she is no longer with us. She went in for short stay rehab after a stroke and was doing great when she left the hospital...simple enough, but ended up passing away from malnutrition and kidney failure because no one was making sure she was eating and drinking enough. She lost over 30 pounds in the month she was in the nursing home. She was unable to use her left arm so she needed assistance with cutting food into small enough bites so she wouldn't choke, but didn't get it. When family made reports to staff that something wasn't right, their concerns were ignored or they were told she would have to wait her turn to see a doctor. Many days my father would sit in the room and never did anyone come to check on my mother. By the time the facility decided to have her checked, it was too late, her kidneys had completely shut down, she had sores on her bottom because she couldn't move herself enough to get the pressure off. Please listen to your family member if they say they are not being cared for here!!! I do not want anyone else to lose a loved one because of this place!!! I DO NOT, NOR WOULD I EVER RECOMMEND THIS FACILITY!!!
Stephanie Lee
Apr 2018
It’s one of the few places in the area to send your loved ones, unfortunately. For the price it cost us to have my father in law there for 5 weeks, his care was unacceptable. Look for other options before sending your loved ones here.
Meagan Cogil
Sep 2015
My Grandpa has been at Elmwood for the past 8 months and we have had nothing but great service from the nurses. They go above and beyond what I was expecting to make sure my Grandpa is comfortable, safe and happy! I couldn't have asked for a better experience :].
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 45 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 8, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 22, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 22, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 22, 2025
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 22, 2025
Jul 27, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 12, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 18, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 17, 2024
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 17, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 17, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 18, 2024
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 26, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 26, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2024
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2024
Jan 12, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 11, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 1, 2024
Jun 29, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 3, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 15, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 15, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Accura Healthcare Of Onawa offer?
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Accura Healthcare Of Onawa located?
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa is located at 222 North 15th Street in Onawa, Iowa.
What do families say about Accura Healthcare Of Onawa?
Reviews of Accura HealthCare of Onawa are sharply mixed: some families praise attentive, caring nurses, while others report serious lapses in basic care, including unanswered call lights, unclean rooms, and one description of a resident's death linked to inadequate nutrition and monitoring. The facility offers a full continuum of skilled nursing, rehab, and comfort-focused services, but the reviews suggest inconsistent day-to-day execution of care.
How did Accura Healthcare Of Onawa do on recent health and safety inspections?
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 45 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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