Nursing HomeUrbandale, IACMS 165460Updated September 25, 2026

Karen Acres Care CenterDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record

Searching for Karen Acres Care Center deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA and CMS inspection data for this nursing home in Urbandale, IA: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.

On this page: Class I–IV totals, and 10 dated timeline events.

Inspection snapshot

At a glance

Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup and CMS survey detail for Karen Acres Care Center.

Deficiencies
10
Moderate inspection concerns
Complaints
0
None on current rollup
Recorded fines
$0
No fine amount on file
Risk level
Moderate
Moderate inspection concerns
Moderate inspection concerns

Karen Acres Care Center has enough citations or fines to warrant a careful read of inspection history, especially recurring categories.

10total
  • Class I0
  • Class II0
  • Class III10
  • Class IV0

Findings by AHCA class

Class I0
Class II0
Class III10
Class IV0
  • 10 Class III citations: Class III citations are the most common serious rollup. Patterns over time matter more than a single count.
  • Most common CMS category on file: Nutrition & dietary (3).

Karen Acres Care Center deficiency timeline

Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 10 events on record. Newest first.

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  1. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0689: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected Nov 26, 2025

  2. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0689: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected Jun 12, 2025

  3. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0803: Nutrition and Dietary

    Nutrition & 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.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2024

  4. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0812: Nutrition and Dietary

    Nutrition & dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2024

  5. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0550: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2024

  6. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0880: Infection Control

    Infection control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2024

  7. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0584: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2024

  8. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0550: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected Mar 26, 2024

See all 10 timeline events for Karen Acres Care Center

AHCA deficiency types explained

Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).

Class I: Imminent danger

0 on record

Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.

Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.

Class II: Direct threat

0 on record

Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).

Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.

Class III: Indirect or potential threat

10 on record

Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.

Class IV: No direct resident threat

0 on record

Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.

Findings by deficiency type

CMS health survey categories for this community, ranked by how often they appear in our detail records.

Nutrition & dietary

3 citations

Dietary failures raise malnutrition and dehydration risk.

Ask: Are meals, hydration, and special diets reliable?

Resident rights

3 citations

Rights citations often involve consent, privacy, or grievance handling.

Ask: How are privacy, dignity, and choice protected?

Quality of life & care

2 citations

Covers hands-on care quality, activities, and dignity of daily living.

Ask: What daily care standards failed, and how were they fixed?

Infection control

2 citations

Weak infection control raises outbreak risk for frail residents.

Ask: What infection prevention practices failed inspection?

Karen Acres Care Center deficiency FAQ

Common questions families ask when researching Karen Acres Care Center inspection history in Urbandale, IA.

Does Karen Acres Care Center have deficiencies?

Yes. Karen Acres Care Center has 10 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.

How many deficiencies does Karen Acres Care Center have?

Karen Acres Care Center has 10 deficiencies on the public totals we track.

What do AHCA deficiency classes mean for Karen Acres Care Center?

Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.

Are there fines or complaints for Karen Acres Care Center?

No fines or complaints appear on the current public rollup for Karen Acres Care Center. Confirm with the latest AHCA facility profile.

Where do these deficiency numbers come from?

Totals combine Florida AHCA Health Finder class rollups with CMS Nursing Home Compare deficiency and penalty records where a CMS certification number is available.

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Karen Acres Care Center deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed September 25, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.