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AMS Memorial-Greene

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

108 South High Street
Greene, IA 50636

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-IA-165356-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Greene, IA
Record Period
2020–2026
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 3 inspections from March 2020 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 19 findings at AMS Memorial-Greene; 19 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
3
2020–2026, standard
Findings
19
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
19
Of 19 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
0
No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2020: 6 findings across 1 inspection620201 inspection2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 inspections2022: 8 findings across 1 inspection820221 inspection2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 inspections2024: 0 findings across 0 inspections020240 inspections2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 inspections2026: 5 findings across 1 inspection52026*1 inspection2020: 6 findings across 1 inspection620201 insp.2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 insp.2022: 8 findings across 1 inspection820221 insp.2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 insp.2024: 0 findings across 0 inspections020240 insp.2025: 0 findings across 0 inspections020250 insp.2026: 5 findings across 1 inspection52026*1 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2020160
2021000
2022180
2023000
2024000
2025000
2026150

What the Record Shows

  • 19 of 19 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
  • No complaint investigation appears in this window. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, July 16, 2026, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level F).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    5 findings

    • F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 30, 2026
    • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 22, 2026
    • F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 17, 2026
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 17, 2026
    • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 28, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2022

    Standard health inspection

    8 findings

    • F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2022
    • F885Report COVID19 data to residents and families.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2022
    • F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2022
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2022
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2022
    • F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2022
    • F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2022
    • F758Implement 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2022

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2020

    Standard health inspection

    6 findings

    • F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 27, 2020
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 27, 2020
    • F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 27, 2020
    • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 27, 2020
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 27, 2020
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 27, 2020

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in March 2020 and July 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    202226F812 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  2. 02

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  3. 03

    Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

    CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts March 5, 2020; anything earlier is not in it.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Iowa state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Iowa state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 5, 2020 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Iowa state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 21, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Iowa state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 16, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 165356

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowMarch 5, 2020 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before March 2020 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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