Accura Healthcare of Le Mars
Nursing Home Facility
954 7th Avenue SE, Le Mars, IA 51031
Plymouth Manor Care Center is a provider of both short and long term care. Our care center, a Medicare Certified Skilled Care Facility licensed by the State of Iowa, is located on the eastern edge of LeMars, Iowa. It is a single floor building with its southern exposure built around a grassy courtyard. It has a lovely lounge area, complete with a fireplace, which doubles as a recreational area. A multi-purpose dining area that also serves as a recreational meeting place. We encourage families and friends to use our livingrooms and activity areas for visiting and celebrating special occasions.
Accura Healthcare of Le Mars is licensed for 46 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Le Mars average about 54 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 85% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Le Mars average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 26%.
The community is located in Plymouth County, IA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 17 problems at Accura Healthcare of Le Mars. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Accura Healthcare of Le Mars offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 46
- Occupancy 85%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.5
- Annual staff turnover 26%
- Last health inspection May 2025
Resident & family reviews
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