Amanda Berg
Aug 2021
Very rude staff, many of the workers use favortism towards certain residents. Not very good team effort and communication skills are lacking entirely. Oh and I've heard staff members state they only do the bear minimum.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 67
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 67
- Inspections
- View history (57 citations)
- Specialized care
- Accepts residents with tracheostomies as new admissions
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews for Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are sharply divided, with some families praising attentive, compassionate care and others describing serious lapses in staff responsiveness and communication. A few reviewers report the facility has been actively working to improve its culture and community involvement, while others recount troubling experiences including unanswered call lights and a resident's sudden death shortly after admission.
The Good
- Some families describe compassionate, attentive CNAs and nurses
- One reviewer praised community involvement and resident activities
- Praised for personalized attention compared to larger facilities
- Staff described as caring and responsive by some families
The Bad
- Multiple reports of ignored call lights and slow response times
- Several reviewers describe rude staff and favoritism toward certain residents
- One report describes a resident's sudden death shortly after admission
- Communication concerns raised by more than one reviewer
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Granger, Iowa offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 19 reviews.
About Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 67-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Granger, Iowa. It provides post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing residential care for seniors requiring nursing support.
Family experiences at Granger are markedly mixed. Some families report strong personal attention and compassionate care, noting that staff respond quickly to resident needs and demonstrate genuine concern. Others describe inconsistent service, citing staff attitudes, favoritism among residents, and communication gaps. A few families highlight the facility's community involvement and activity programming as positive developments, though concerns about overall team cohesion and consistency appear in multiple accounts.
The facility holds a 3.2 out of 5 rating based on 19 Google reviews, reflecting the divided nature of family feedback. Prospective residents and their families may want to discuss specific care protocols and staffing assignments during a visit.
Types of Care at Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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3.2overall · 19 ratings combined
3.2★ on Google (19)
Laura Rhoten
Jun 2020
Granger Nursing and Rehab has started to turn itself around in a very positive way. They have been very involved in the community, keep their residents busy and entertained with activities, and really care for their residents. Thank you to all of the compassionate and caring staff at Granger!
PD A
Nov 2019
Only God Knows what truly happened. Here is what I do know; my sister fought for her life at Mercy Hospital for nearly 8 weeks and went from ICU to a regular care floor and then to long term care /rehabilitation-She survived all of this and Mercy felt she was strong enough to be released - she was walking, sitting in chairs and talking. Doing well. When I spoke with her she was laughing and in good spirits ( less than a week before she died). Mercy released her to Granger because they were one of the nursing homes that accept patients with tracheostomies as a new resident there and she was dead 2 days later. My sister's body will be cremated today. I pray that she was not in pain as she left this world.
William Rodriguez
Feb 2018
My great grandmother is being moved out of here in two days and I’m glad for it. I’ve heard from numerous residents that the help here is insanely horrific. I’ve heard from myself the amount of attitude that the staff here have. The residents don’t seem happy and no one wants to be there. I’ve heard from residents that the only nice person is Sandra who is unfortunately leaving. Please for the love of god DO NOT send someone you care about here. I wouldn’t even send any of my worst enemies here. When nurses stand outside of rooms and ignore call lights it’s awful
P B
Apr 2016
My father has been there for one month. He is receiving TOP NOTCH CARE AND ATTENTION. This small facility caters to his demands n needs instantly. The compassion and love the CNAs n Nurses show him is indescribable. He came from a bigger n more expensive facility in Urbandale and would cry every night as the care was horrible and he wait up to an hour with family present for his light to be answered and felt like a number. Granger may be small but if you have a loved one in a facility within 20 miles of Granger if they are not at Granger they are not getting the care THEY deserve. It is so worth it to drive 5 more minutes to know MY DAD IS GETTING EXCEPTIONAL CARE. I can not say enough. I've worked as a nurse in LTC for 36 yrs and this is the best place I could put my dad. A big thanks to GRANGERS STAFF thank you for letting me sleep well at night
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 57 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 26, 2026Health ComplaintHealth Standard4 citations
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 23, 2026
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 Mar 23, 2026
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 23, 2026
Jan 9, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 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 Feb 14, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
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 Feb 14, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard25 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 4, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 4, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 4, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 20, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 4, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024
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 Mar 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 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 Mar 15, 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 Mar 15, 2024
Aug 10, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Feb 3, 2023Fire Safety Standard10 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2023
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2023
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2023
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2023
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 Feb 9, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2023
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 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 Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located?
Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 2001 Kennedy Street in Granger, Iowa.
What do families say about Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Reviews for Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center are sharply divided, with some families praising attentive, compassionate care and others describing serious lapses in staff responsiveness and communication. A few reviewers report the facility has been actively working to improve its culture and community involvement, while others recount troubling experiences including unanswered call lights and a resident's sudden death shortly after admission.
How did Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 57 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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