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Golden Age Care Center
1915 South 18th Street, Centerville, IA 52544 (opens Google Maps) · Appanoose County · (641) 856-2757· 46 certified beds · avg 36 residents/day · certified since Jun 1, 1995 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jul 31, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.71
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 15 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint F-0761
The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F-0883
The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. F-0554
View all 15 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint · F-0761 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. · F-0585 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint · F-0686 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint · F-0760 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. · F-0919 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility allowed residents to lose the ability to do daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and eating — when there was no medical reason for the decline. Good care helps residents keep the abilities they have. · from a complaint · F-0676 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint · F-0550 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · F-0607 |
Inspection trend by year
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 9
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIowa averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.71
Iowa average: 4.37
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.00
Iowa average: 0.85
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.86
Iowa average: 3.86
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.71 | 4.37 | 3.95 | top 30% in Iowa; top 18% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.69 | top 27% in Iowa; top 16% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.86 | 3.86 | 3.50 | top 45% in Iowa; top 27% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.36 | 0.51 | 0.48 | bottom 28% in Iowa; bottom 45% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 24.3 | 44.0 | 45.8 | top 4% in Iowa; top 6% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 0.0 | 42.1 | 42.9 | top 1% in Iowa; top 1% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.91, RN 0.83, weekend 3.20.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.91 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 1/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner, Robert | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| Steggerda, Jeffrey | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Stegotek INC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Blue Stone Therapy INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/22/2022 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cattail Consulting LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2022 |
| Conner, Robert | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| Dahm, Knapp & Associates PC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| Digital Stew Services INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Dillard, Tiffany | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Golden Age INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| Guardian Pharmacy of Iowa LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2021 |
| McClain, Amber | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2000 |
| Parker, Kristi | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| Salladay, Korie | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/26/2000 |
| Saxton, Rose | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/2023 |
| Saxton, Rose | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/07/2025 |
| Sloan, Scott | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| Steggerda, Jeffrey | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| Wei, Shipeng | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2022 |
Showing 20 of 23 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 3 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
- "Can you show me the call buttons in the bathrooms and bathing areas, and tell me your average response time when one is pressed?"
- "How do you help residents maintain their daily living skills, and how do you measure whether it's working?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 24% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 23 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Centerville Medical Center | 0.9 mi | Centerville,, IA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Centerville Specialty Care | 1.8 mi | Centerville, IA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Putnam County Care Center | 17.6 mi | Unionville, MO | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 165257.
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