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Nursing home

Cedar Manor Nursing Home

Tipton, Iowa · Cedar County

  • 1200 Mulberry Street, Tipton, IA 52772 · Directions
  • (563) 886‑2133
  • Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: Non-profit – other
  • 15 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level G), $32,289 in fines. See the inspection record

Summary

Cedar Manor Nursing Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Tipton, Iowa, with 54 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2025-11-20, with 3 health deficiencies. Medicare lists 2 fines. Ownership: non-profit – other. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
54Certified beds
Health inspections: 3 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Cedar Manor Nursing Home?
1200 Mulberry Street, Tipton, IA 52772, in Cedar County, Iowa.
What is the phone number of Cedar Manor Nursing Home?
(563) 886-2133, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Cedar Manor Nursing Home?
Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Cedar Manor Nursing Home been fined?
Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $32,289.
What did inspectors find at Cedar Manor Nursing Home?
In its last three inspection cycles (June 29, 2023 to November 20, 2025), Medicare lists 15 health citations; the most serious was level G. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 3 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 3 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Not rated
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay. Medicare (CMS) does not show this rating for this provider. This happens, for example, when a provider is new or has too few patients or survey answers.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 4 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (June 29, 2023 to November 20, 2025), Cedar Manor Nursing Home had 15 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $32,289 in total (2 fines, the latest on May 1, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.33 hours per resident per day; the Iowa average is 3.86 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: November 20, 2025 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: November 20, 2025 (standard health inspection).

Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0550 Level E November 20, 2025 · corrected December 16, 2025

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

  • F0689 Level D November 20, 2025 · corrected December 16, 2025

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

  • F0725 Level D November 20, 2025 · corrected December 16, 2025

    “Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”

Previous cycle: October 3, 2024 — 2 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: October 3, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0582 Level D October 3, 2024 · corrected November 3, 2024

    “Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.”

  • F0690 Level D October 3, 2024 · corrected November 3, 2024

    “Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”

Earlier cycle: June 29, 2023 — 10 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: June 29, 2023 (standard health inspection); December 7, 2023 (complaint investigation); May 1, 2024 (complaint investigation).

  • F0684 Level G May 1, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected May 9, 2024

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • F0689 Level G May 1, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected May 9, 2024

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

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • F0760 Level G December 7, 2023 · from a complaint · corrected December 8, 2023

    “Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

  • F0686 Level G June 29, 2023 · corrected July 7, 2023

    “Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0800 Level E June 29, 2023 · corrected July 7, 2023

    “Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.”

  • F0812 Level E June 29, 2023 · corrected July 7, 2023

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

  • F0550 Level D May 1, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected May 9, 2024

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

  • F0657 Level D May 1, 2024 · from a complaint · corrected May 9, 2024

    “Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”

  • F0609 Level D June 29, 2023 · corrected July 7, 2023

    “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”

  • F0637 Level D June 29, 2023 · corrected July 7, 2023

    “Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (10)
  • E0039 Level F November 20, 2025 · corrected December 17, 2025

    “Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”

  • K0353 Level F November 20, 2025 · corrected December 12, 2025

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0918 Level F November 20, 2025 · corrected November 21, 2025

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0324 Level F October 3, 2024 · corrected October 8, 2024

    “Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”

  • K0741 Level F October 3, 2024 · corrected October 8, 2024

    “Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”

  • K0921 Level F October 3, 2024 · waiver granted (November 12, 2024)

    “Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”

  • K0341 Level F June 29, 2023 · corrected July 11, 2023

    “Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.”

  • K0918 Level F June 29, 2023 · corrected July 18, 2023

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0361 Level E June 29, 2023 · corrected July 12, 2023

    “Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.”

  • K0711 Level E June 29, 2023 · corrected July 14, 2023

    “Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”

Fines and payment denials

Total fines over about the last three years: $32,289 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.

DatePenaltyAmount or length
May 1, 2024Fine$24,099
December 7, 2023Fine$8,190

Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeIowaNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.760.740.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.510.560.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day3.062.562.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.333.863.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.713.383.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.550.510.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)42.6%44.1%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)46.7%42.1%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year1.00.40.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Legal business name: The Cedar Foundation Incorporated of Cedar County Iowa.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
NameRoleShareSince
Clarence Nursing Home IncManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEFebruary 10, 2025

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds54
Average residents per day43.8
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipNon-profit – other
Legal business nameThe Cedar Foundation Incorporated of Cedar County Iowa
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid2010-07-01
Part of a continuing care retirement communityYes
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address1200 Mulberry Street, Tipton, IA 52772
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Phone(563) 886‑2133
CMS Certification Number165599
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13