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.

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Guttenberg Care Center is a 92-bed nursing home in Guttenberg, Iowa, offering memory care in addition to skilled nursing. The facility is operated by ABCM Corporation and is committed to a person-directed care philosophy. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS rates Guttenberg Care Center at 5 out of 5 stars overall — the top rating in Iowa — driven by a 5-star Health Inspection score that sits 75% above the state average. The facility has recorded no federal fines or civil money penalties in the past three years, a clean enforcement record that helps explain the top inspection rating. Quality Measures are rated 2 out of 5 stars, placing the facility below the Iowa average on clinical outcome indicators; families evaluating long-term placement should weigh that alongside the strong compliance record.
Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, roughly 18% below Iowa’s average of 4 hours and 18 minutes — a meaningful gap for residents requiring frequent hands-on care. The facility holds a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site, reflecting a commitment to staff development. Occupancy is around 39%, well below the Iowa average of 75%, suggesting current availability is not a barrier to admission.
Guttenberg Care Center suits families in Clayton County seeking a post-acute or long-term placement where inspection compliance and regulatory standing are primary considerations, and who are prepared to review the Quality Measures data alongside the facility’s strong oversight record.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
585 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 15 | 46 | 7,097 | 92 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2,068 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,229 | 86 | 93% | 9.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 58 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 59 | 64% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 387 | 56 | 61% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 380 | 59 | 64% | 6.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 373 | 62 | 67% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 262 | 60 | 65% | 4.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 89 | 48 | 52% | 1.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 58 | 43 | 47% | 1.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 33 | 36% | 1.6 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 29 | 32% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 7 | 8% | 4.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 4% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 8% | 1.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3% | 3.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3% | 2.4 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Historical financial and operational data for Guttenberg Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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| Guttenberg Care Center |
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Guttenberg Care Center has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Guttenberg Care Center's occupancy is 38.7%.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Guttenberg Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Guttenberg Care Center is located at 1315 Acre Street.
(563) 252-2281 will put you in contact with the team at Guttenberg Care Center.
Yes — Guttenberg Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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