Heartland Care Center
Nursing Home · Marcus, IA
CMS certification number165397
Contact & location
604 East Fenton PO Box 608Marcus, IA 51035
Cherokee County
- Phone
- (712) 376-2500
- ZIP code
- 51035 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 38
- Residents per day
- 24.6 (65% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Heartland Care Center INC
- Medicare certified since
- August 1, 1998
- 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
- 4.45 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.93 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.92 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.55 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.5 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 14.3 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 7, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 8 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-07 | 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 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-07 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-07 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-03 |
| 2025-09-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-25 |
| 2025-04-10 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-10 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-10 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-10 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-04-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2024-04-04 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-04-04 | 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 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-04-04 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-04-04 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-04-04 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-04-04 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-17 |
| 2024-04-04 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-17 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital Association (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Geha, Andrew (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heartland Care Center INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nielsen, Tim (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital Association (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nielsen, Tim (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Alesch, Lisa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brady, Dennis (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gross, Rozanne (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Irwin, Kristi (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jordan, Gary (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leavitt, Robert (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schlenger, Edward (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schneider, John (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Geha, Andrew (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heartland Care Center INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nielsen, Tim (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital Association (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Heartland Care Center?
Heartland Care Center has a 5-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 Heartland Care Center have?
It has 38 certified beds and cares for about 25 residents per day.
Has Heartland Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Heartland Care Center?
(712) 376-2500. The facility is located at 604 East Fenton PO Box 608, Marcus, IA 51035.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.