Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Ossian Care Center
Ossian, IA · 46 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 22, 2026
CMS Certification Number 165576 · first certified November 2006
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IA
14 citations — more than 59% of the 387 certified nursing homes in IA. Compared within IA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2026 — about 2 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in IA are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 700 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
4 of the 14 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in IA | 12 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2023 | 6 |
| November 21, 2024 | 2 |
| January 22, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-01-22 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 1 | 2026-01-22 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-11-21 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 1 | 2023-10-12 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2023-10-12 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2023-10-12 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2023-10-12 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2023-10-12 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 22, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2026) |
November 21, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 24, 2024) |
October 12, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 26, 2023) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2023) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 27, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 20, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.