Eastern Star Masonic Home

Nursing Home · Boone, IA

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Other

CMS certification number165468

Contact & location

715 West Mamie Eisenhower
Boone, IA 50036
Boone County
Phone
(515) 432-5274
ZIP code
50036 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
76
Residents per day
70.3 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Medicare certified since
September 1, 2002
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.13 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.62 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.74 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.77 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.61 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
39.5 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
46.2 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 21, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 16 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-21 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-03
2026-05-21 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 2026-06-03
2026-05-21 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 2026-06-03
2026-05-21 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-03
2026-05-21 Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-03
2025-04-24 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 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2024-07-18 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-07-18 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-07-18 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-04-09 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 · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-29
2024-04-09 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 · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-29

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

NameRoleSince
Aegis Therapies, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Anderson, Joshua (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
BCG Holdings INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brighton Consulting Group LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cattail BCG LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cattail INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cliftonlarsonallen LLP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ecsi INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Guardian Pharmacy of Iowa LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Innovative Communications LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Iowa Health Care Association (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
J Evans Nutrition Consulting LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Walsh, Christina (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Koss, Robert (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ramlhun, Timothy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Whitaker, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ecsi INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Anderson, Joshua (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Elsberry, April (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Henson, Cody (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hull, Tiffany (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Metzger, Ashley (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rossow, Julie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Walsh, Christina (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Eastern Star Masonic Home?

Eastern Star Masonic Home has a 3-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 Eastern Star Masonic Home have?

It has 76 certified beds and cares for about 70 residents per day.

Has Eastern Star Masonic Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Eastern Star Masonic Home?

(515) 432-5274. The facility is located at 715 West Mamie Eisenhower, Boone, IA 50036.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.