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Golden Age Care Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Centerville, IA
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Golden Age Care Center

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Centerville, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1915 South 18Th Street, Centerville, IA 52544-3199 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Golden Age Care Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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Overview of Golden Age Care Center

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Golden Age Care Center operates a 46-bed skilled nursing community at 1915 South 18th Street in Centerville, Iowa. The location works at an 87 percent occupancy rate, using traditional out-of-pocket billing alongside conventional Medicare and state Medicaid network authorizations. Resident intervals average roughly 160 days, establishing a standard operational balance between long-term residential oversight and quick-paced, post-hospital physical recoveries.

Floor staff schedules ensure an average of 4 hours and 12 minutes of direct care for each day. Registered nurses and certified nursing aides cover this 24-hour medical timeline, running a dedicated Rehab to Home track alongside specialized physical services like wound care, IV therapies, and dialysis treatments.

For everyday comfort, the property features a beauty salon, basic laundry programs, and communal activities, while the surrounding neighborhood scores a 66 out of 100 for walkability, placing multiple local hospitals and basic services within a short drive.

Families can contact the main office to check on open room configurations, request information about the clinical therapy options, or schedule a convenient afternoon to look around the facility. The administrative desk can also assist with insurance cross-referencing to detail how personal funds or public benefit programs apply to monthly care fees.

Facility Direct Line (641) 856-2757
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 2.1% Below IA avg. ▼ 2.1% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 5.2% Above IA avg. ▲ 5.2% Above IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 40.9% Above IA avg. ▲ 40.9% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 69.5% Below IA avg. ▼ 69.5% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Iowa averages

Rank #70 / 231Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 231 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 70th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 42m

10% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
1h 0m
+37% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
43m
+27% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 59m
+18% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 52m
+15% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
0m
−75% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
22m
−28% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Registered Nurse (RN) is +37% above Iowa average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
40
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
160 days
Bed community size
46-bed community Rank #272 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 272nd out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #118 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
87%
Rank #79 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
40 / 46
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
StatusActive
CountyAppanoose
License Number40983
CMS Certification Number165257
Certification TypeFALSE

Ownership & Operating Entity

Golden Age Care Center is administered by Patrisha Smith.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Rehab To Home
Intermediate Care

Contact Information

Email psmith@goldenagecarecenter.com
Fax6418562762

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 45 violations 21 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Iowa average:
• Total violations (67% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Iowa average:
• Violations per inspection (at IA avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4527 This facility has 67% more total violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (45 vs. IA avg 27).↑ 67% worse
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 2.12.1 This facility has violations per inspection in line with the Iowa average (2.1 vs. IA avg 2.1).— At avg

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2113 This facility has had 62% more total inspections than the Iowa average (21 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 62% more
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2024 · 2 years of data
Total health inspections 5

State average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations
15 Rank #102 / 232Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 232 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 21.7

Citations per inspection
3 Rank #73 / 232Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 232 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.11

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

7 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.6

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9

0 critical citations State average: 0.6
0 serious citations State average: 0.9
15 moderate citations State average: 19.7
0 minor citations State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 2 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Oct 21, 2025
Environmental moderate citation Jul 31, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Jul 31, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 31, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 72
Employees 48
Contractors 24
Staff to resident ratio 1.80 : 1
12% fewer staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 22
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 15,680

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 8 total: 7 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 6 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 23 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 23
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

4.9%

776 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Registered Nurse: 1 Administrator: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant230236,61592100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,0428693%9.7
Registered Nurse7181,96192100%7.3
Medication Aide/Technician5051,65392100%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028626267%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014825762%8.4
Dietitian1014645257%8.9
Nurse Aide in Training1013935459%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1013054650%6.6
Administrator1122885560%5.2
Speech Language Pathologist0552176571%2.2
Physical Therapy Aide0332136065%3.5
Occupational Therapy Aide011941112%8.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician044323033%1.1
Physical Therapy Assistant066282628%1
Medical Director011201314%1.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011922%4.3
Qualified Social Worker011322%1.6
23 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 93%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.1
40% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.2
53% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.0%
47% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.4%
37% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 8.1%
69% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
35% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.4%
156% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.7%
66% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.9%
78% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 27.8%
46% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 54.3%
42% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 27.0%
68% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

32% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 40
Medicare
3
7.5% of residents
Medicaid
28
70% of residents
Private pay or other
9
22.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.8M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$170.1K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.8M Rank #183 / 224Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$170.1K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$60.2K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #176 / 224Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$2.4M 62.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #76 / 224Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$4.0M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Patrisha Smith.

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 165257

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (47% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
88 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 22%
Private pay 47%
Medicaid 32%
Discharges
83 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 23%
Private pay 45%
Medicaid 33%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Bethany Home Retirement Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
IL
MC
SNF
Dubuque (Eagle Point District)
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 72
Rank #181 / 403
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5.47
Facility 5.47
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #17 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 0%+27%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
2
Facility 2
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #6 / 232
2.0
Facility 2.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #19 / 232
-67-
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 47
Rank #103 / 504
Mike Brannon
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #42 / 224
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #32 / 224
68%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #43 / 224
165584
Friendship Village ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 72
Rank #143 / 403
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #40 / 362
+37%
5.78
Facility 5.78
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #9 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +5%+34%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #44 / 232
2.0
Facility 2.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #19 / 232
166-
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 47
Rank #202 / 504
Friends Of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc
$14.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $14.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #10 / 224
$11.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #6 / 224
81.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 81.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #14 / 224
165081
St Francis Manor ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
HOS
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 72
Rank #119 / 403
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #195 / 362
+3%
5.66
Facility 5.66
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #13 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +34%+32%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #1 / 232
1.0
Facility 1.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #1 / 232
-54-
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 47
Rank #39 / 504
St Francis Manor Inc
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #82 / 224
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #50 / 224
69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #38 / 224
165480
Prairie Vista Village ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
SNF
South Altoona
68
Facility 68
IA AVG 72
Rank #170 / 403
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #254 / 362
-25%
4.82
Facility 4.82
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #57 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -20%+12%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #17 / 232
1.3
Facility 1.3
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #8 / 232
-34A
29
Facility 29
IA AVG 47
Rank #371 / 504
John Freeman
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #43 / 224
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #102 / 224
40.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #221 / 224
165610
Golden Age Care Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
SNF
Centerville
46
Facility 46
IA AVG 72
Rank #272 / 403
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #79 / 362
+30%
4.71
Facility 4.71
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #70 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -5%+10%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
15
Facility 15
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #102 / 232
3.0
Facility 3.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #73 / 232
-40-
66
Facility 66
IA AVG 47
Rank #118 / 504
-
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #183 / 224
$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #176 / 224
62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #76 / 224
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Age Care Center

Is Golden Age Care Center in a walkable area?

Golden Age Care Center has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Golden Age Care Center?

According to IA state health department records, Golden Age Care Center's license number is 40983.

What is the occupancy rate at Golden Age Care Center?

Golden Age Care Center's occupancy is 87%.

Are pets allowed at Golden Age Care Center?

No, Golden Age Care Center has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Golden Age Care Center?

The team at Golden Age Care Center can be reached at psmith@goldenagecarecenter.com.

Does Golden Age Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Golden Age Care Center is registered as a for-profit in IA.

Who is the administrator of Golden Age Care Center?

Patrisha Smith is the administrator of Golden Age Care Center.

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