Akron Care Center, INC

Nursing Home · Akron, IA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - City

CMS certification number165595

Contact & location

991 Highway 3
Akron, IA 51001
Plymouth County
Phone
(712) 568-2422
ZIP code
51001 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
45
Residents per day
42.5 (94% occupied)
Ownership
Government - City
Legal name
Akron Care Center, INC.
Medicare certified since
August 21, 2009
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.80 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.89 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.39 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.52 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.37 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
40.4 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 18, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
6 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-18 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-18 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-07-02
2025-05-01 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 2025-05-09
2024-05-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-04
2024-05-16 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-04
2024-05-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-04

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
City of Akron (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
LTC Accounting Services, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Netley, Tara (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nystrom, Dale (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pangburn, Tori (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pick, Jessica (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Steffen, Toria (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Welch, Rebecca (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morehead, Jeffrey (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Auchstetter, Angela (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Morehead, Jeffrey (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Tucker, Gary (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Vonhagel, Diane (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilken, Carrie (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Akron Care Center, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
LTC Accounting Services, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Netley, Tara (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nystrom, Dale (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pangburn, Tori (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pick, Jessica (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Steffen, Toria (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Welch, Rebecca (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Auchstetter, Angela (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Morehead, Jeffrey (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Tucker, Gary (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Vonhagel, Diane (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilken, Carrie (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Akron Care Center, INC?

Akron Care Center, INC has a 4-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 Akron Care Center, INC have?

It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 43 residents per day.

Has Akron Care Center, INC been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Akron Care Center, INC?

(712) 568-2422. The facility is located at 991 Highway 3, Akron, IA 51001.

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