The Alverno Health Care Facility

Name: The Alverno Health Care Facility
Address: 849 13th Avenue North, Clinton, IA, 52732, US
Telephone: 5632421521

849 13th Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732 · Clinton County · 112 certified beds · avg 84 residents/day · certified since Jun 1, 2004

Part of chain: TRINITY HEALTH (19 facilities, chain avg rating 3.3★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.43

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

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 self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (21)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Feb 19, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a written plan describing how it runs its quality improvement program — the ongoing process of finding problems in care and fixing them.
Feb 19, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Feb 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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. · from a complaint
Feb 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
Feb 19, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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
Aug 7, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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
Aug 7, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Aug 7, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint
Aug 7, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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
Feb 6, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Feb 6, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Feb 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Feb 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 6, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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. · from a complaint
May 2, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint
May 2, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
May 2, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
May 2, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
May 2, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
May 2, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Feb 1, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (5 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	7	F
2025	9	E
2026	5	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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Iowa avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.43	4.37	3.95	top 42% in Iowa; top 25% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.85	0.85	0.69	top 40% in Iowa; top 24% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.99	3.86	3.50	top 39% in Iowa; top 23% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.44	0.51	0.48	bottom 47% in Iowa; top 41% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	45.4	44.0	45.8	bottom 41% in Iowa; bottom 49% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	58.8	42.1	42.9	bottom 27% in Iowa; bottom 23% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, 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 3.71, RN 0.71, weekend 3.34. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Trinity Continuing Care Services	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	03/01/2013
Bowens, Marcus	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2022
Bowens, Marcus	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2022
Defrain, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2021
Dolph, Letha	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/24/2022
Handy, Joanne	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
Henkel, Arthur	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
Jones, Beverly	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Latovick, Pamela	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
Minnix, William	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2019
Murray, Mandi	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2022
Murray, Mandi	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2022
Poole, Lejon	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Tag, Anna Marie	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2019
Tapia, Marjorie	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2022
Villarruel, Antonia	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2016
Wells, Dewayne	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How does your quality improvement program work, and can you share a recent example of a problem you found and fixed?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation	1.4 mi	Clinton, IA	★★★★☆	4/5
La Bella of Morrison	13.0 mi	Morrison, IL	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Resthave Home-Whiteside County	13.1 mi	Morrison, IL	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Big Meadows	16.7 mi	Savanna, IL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Fieldstone of Dewitt	18.2 mi	De Witt, IA	★★★★☆	4/5
Allure of Prophetstown	18.3 mi	Prophetstown, IL	★★★☆☆	4/5
Winning Wheels	19.3 mi	Prophetstown, IL	★☆☆☆☆	2/5	abuse

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 165509.

The Care File

Visit checklist — The Alverno Health Care Facility

849 13th Avenue North, Clinton, IA 52732 · 5632421521

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How does your quality improvement program work, and can you share a recent example of a problem you found and fixed?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 165509 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)