Homestead of Chariton

1110 North 6th Street, Chariton, IA 50049

(641) 774-2303

Assisted Living Facility|Last inspected November 25, 2025

3 violations cited

Last inspected: November 25, 2025|Licensed for 70 beds

AI-Generated Summary

Homestead of Chariton is an Assisted Living Program located in Chariton, Iowa. State inspectors conducted a complaint investigation from November 19–25, 2025, and cited three violations. Inspectors found that staff failed to document prior elopement attempts for a tenant (Tenant #1) who eloped on November 15, 2025 on a motorized scooter and was struck by a vehicle, despite multiple known prior exit-seeking incidents. Additionally, the facility failed to conduct a required significant-change evaluation and failed to update the tenant's service plan to reflect her worsening cognitive status and elopement risk. The facility's plan of correction, due March 1, 2026, includes staff retraining, a new program nurse, and periodic audits of tenant files.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Homestead of Chariton

How many violations does Homestead of Chariton have?
Homestead of Chariton has 3 violations documented in The Care Audit database. Review the full citation details above.
When was Homestead of Chariton last inspected?
The most recent inspection date on file is November 25, 2025. Facilities in Iowa are typically re-inspected annually.
Is there an official inspection report for Homestead of Chariton?
Yes. A link to the official state inspection report is available on this page. The report is hosted on the Iowa government website.
Is Homestead of Chariton a licensed facility in Iowa?
Homestead of Chariton is listed in The Care Audit as a state-licensed assisted living facility in Chariton, Iowa. Licensing status is sourced from official Iowa health department records and is updated periodically.