Homestead of Oskaloosa

Homestead of Oskaloosa is a senior living community at 2102 South Market Street in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Administered by Candice Fuller, the facility serves Mahaska County under license S0186, which is active through February 2026. Current data shows a 67% occupancy rate with 64 residents, which is below the Iowa state average of 75.4%. The location earns a Walk Score of 75, indicating that most local errands can be completed on foot.

State monitoring records from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing indicate a history of high regulatory compliance. Over the past six years, the facility has recorded an annual average of 0.5 deficiencies, a rate 89% lower than the state benchmark. The most recent complaint investigation in February 2025 resulted in a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. While a 2023 review identified three minor administrative issues regarding staff background checks and service plan updates, no fines or enforcement actions are documented.

Clinical care is delivered by a professional team that includes licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants available 24 hours a day. Services include medication management, personalized health assessments, and specialized support for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The facility follows an elderly waiver-eligible model and offers different levels of care to match the specific functional needs of each resident.

The residential environment focuses on an intimate, personalized atmosphere where residents can maintain independence through customized care plans. Shared amenities feature home-cooked meals, transportation services, and daily assistance with activities such as dressing and grooming. Although the community is currently pet-free, it provides a secure environment with various common spaces for social engagement.

This environment suits individuals seeking a highly walkable setting with a consistent record of regulatory excellence. Families evaluating Homestead of Oskaloosa should ask directly about the corrective actions taken following the 2023 service plan citation and request a copy of the current dementia-specific activity schedule before making a placement decision.

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