Eastern Star Masonic Home
Boone, Boone County, Iowa · CCN 165468 · Non-profit (Other) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Eastern Star Masonic Home 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 76 certified beds, 70 residents a day on average. 15 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.13253 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.61507 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.60644 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.5% (registered nurses 46.2%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-21 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-21 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-21 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-03 |
| 2026-05-21 complaint survey |
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0943 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-04-09 complaint survey |
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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-29 |
| 2024-04-09 complaint survey |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-29 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2021-01-31 |
| Bcg Holdings Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Cattail Bcg LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Cattail Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2021-08-25 |
| Ecsi Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Guardian Pharmacy Of Iowa LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2021-01-31 |
| Innovative Communications LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-11-18 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| J Evans Nutrition Consulting LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-01-31 |
| Ecsi Inc. Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Anderson, Joshua Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-10-22 |
| Walsh, Christina Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-10-22 |
| Koss, Robert Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-11-01 |
| Ramlhun, Timothy Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-11-01 |
| Whitaker, John Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-10-22 |
| Anderson, Joshua Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-06-30 |
| Elsberry, April Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-01-24 |
| Henson, Cody Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-17 |
| Hull, Tiffany Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-06-10 |
| Metzger, Ashley Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-05-01 |
| Rossow, Julie Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-09-21 |
| Walsh, Christina Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-11-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Boone County.