Zearing Health Care, LLC
Nursing Home · Zearing, IA
CMS certification number165320
Contact & location
404 East Garfield StZearing, IA 50278
Story County
- Phone
- (641) 487-7631
- ZIP code
- 50278 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day
- 31.8 (80% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Zearing Health Care Center LLC
- Medicare certified since
- February 7, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.68 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.89 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.49 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.30 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.32 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 22, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 8
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-07-07 |
| 2026-06-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-07-07 |
| 2026-06-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-07-07 |
| 2026-06-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-22 |
| 2026-06-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-22 |
| 2026-06-30 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-22 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-08-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-08-27 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-26 |
| 2025-06-02 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-02 |
| 2025-02-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2025-02-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-20 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $22,205 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Fine | $22,205 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest SNF Holding Company LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Chosen Consulting INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Chosen Consulting INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Midwest SNF Holding Company LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Midwest SNF Manager LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Orlinsky, Moshe (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sammon, Brad (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vangorp, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Orlinsky, Moshe (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Orlinsky, Moshe (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Midwest SNF Manager LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sammon, Brad (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vangorp, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Zearing Health Care, LLC?
Zearing Health Care, LLC has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.
How many beds does Zearing Health Care, LLC have?
It has 40 certified beds and cares for about 32 residents per day.
Has Zearing Health Care, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $22,205 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Zearing Health Care, LLC?
(641) 487-7631. The facility is located at 404 East Garfield St, Zearing, IA 50278.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.