Ossian Care Center
Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa · CCN 165576 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Ossian Care Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 46 certified beds, 37 residents a day on average. 19 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 | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.62602 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.66309 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.8101 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.7% (registered nurses 50%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-07 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 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-22 | 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 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-22 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-22 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-22 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2025-10-20 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-02 |
| 2024-11-21 | 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 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-21 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-21 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-21 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-21 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 2024-12-21 |
| 2024-11-21 | 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 2024-12-21 |
| 2023-10-12 | 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 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 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 2023-11-12 |
| 2023-10-12 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bcg Holdings Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Blue Stone Therapy Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-08-01 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Cattail Bcg LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Cattail Consulting LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-09-30 |
| Cattail Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Ecsi Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Hacker Nelson And Co PC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2012-03-01 |
| Iowa Health Care Association Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Ossian Senior Hospice Incorporated Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2013-10-03 |
| Bappe, Sarah Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-11-01 |
| Branum, Mark Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2012-02-01 |
| Marshall, Rachael Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-10-24 |
| Wenner, Paul Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-10-24 |
| Brincks, Mark Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-11-14 |
| Elsbernd, Melvin Individual | corporate director | — | 1995-11-01 |
| Lansing, Kenneth Individual | corporate director | — | 1990-11-01 |
| Sender, Mary Individual | corporate director | — | 2016-11-14 |
| Uhlenhake, Leanne Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-01-20 |
| Baumler, Karla Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-11-14 |
| Bushman, Thomas Individual | corporate officer | — | 1998-11-01 |
| Elsbernd, Melvin Individual | corporate officer | — | 1995-11-01 |
| Monroe, Tami Individual | corporate officer | — | 1989-11-01 |
| Fosaaen, Randy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-12-01 |
| Jackson, Heather Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-10-26 |
| Macario, Natalie Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2017-02-13 |
| Manning, Amy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-10-28 |
| Marshall, Rachael Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-09-16 |
| Wenner, Paul Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-09-16 |
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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 Winneshiek County.