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.
About this community
Occupancy
Homestead of Oskaloosa is administrated by Candice Fuller.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
• Total deficiencies (89% below)
• Deficiencies per year (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (56% below)
• Total inspections (73% below)
Deficiencies
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This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
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3 | 27 | This facility has 89% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (3 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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0.5 | 4.5 | This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↓ 89% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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0.8 | 1.8 | This facility has 56% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 56% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Total inspections
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4 | 15 | This facility has 73% fewer total inspections than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (4 vs. IA avg 15).↓ 73% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- February 6, 2025 complaint investigation found no regulatory insufficiencies or substantiated complaints.
- July 17, 2023 renewal inspection cited three deficiencies including failure to supervise an eloped tenant and failure to update that tenant’s service plan.
- The July 2023 inspection also found failure to request a DHS evaluation for an employee with a child abuse history.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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| Homestead of Oskaloosa |
AL
MC
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Oskaloosa |
96
Facility
96
IA AVG
71
Rank
#75 / 407
| No |
75
Facility
75
IA AVG
45
Rank
#74 / 528
| - |
8
Facility
8
IA AVG
19
Rank
#202 / 282
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66.7%
Facility
66.7%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#199 / 379
| 4 |
1
Facility
1
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#31 / 348
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0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348
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| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan Creek |
AL
MC
RC
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West Des Moines |
93
Facility
93
IA AVG
71
Rank
#79 / 407
| No |
58
Facility
58
IA AVG
45
Rank
#168 / 528
| Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed |
7
Facility
7
IA AVG
19
Rank
#211 / 282
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58.1%
Facility
58.1%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#228 / 379
| 9 |
6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348
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0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 348
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| Prairie Hills at Cedar Rapids |
AL
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Cedar Rapids |
86
Facility
86
IA AVG
71
Rank
#95 / 407
| Yes |
47
Facility
47
IA AVG
45
Rank
#246 / 528
| - |
17
Facility
17
IA AVG
19
Rank
#151 / 282
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50.0%
Facility
50.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#263 / 379
| 18 |
6
Facility
6
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#187 / 348
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3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#298 / 348
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| Valley View Village |
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
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Des Moines (Fairmont Park) |
79
Facility
79
IA AVG
71
Rank
#117 / 407
| Yes |
38
Facility
38
IA AVG
45
Rank
#305 / 528
| - |
54
Facility
54
IA AVG
19
Rank
#2 / 282
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100.0%
Facility
100.0%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#1 / 379
| 24 |
7
Facility
7
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#205 / 348
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2
Facility
2
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#281 / 348
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| Grand Living At Tower Place |
AL
IL
MC
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West Des Moines (South 51St Street) |
76
Facility
76
IA AVG
71
Rank
#125 / 407
| Yes |
63
Facility
63
IA AVG
45
Rank
#134 / 528
| Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed |
5
Facility
5
IA AVG
19
Rank
#232 / 282
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47.4%
Facility
47.4%
IA AVG
66.2%
Rank
#292 / 379
| 7 |
3
Facility
3
IA AVG
6.6
Rank
#93 / 348
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1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.8
Rank
#250 / 348
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Iowa
Homestead of Oskaloosa is located in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homestead of Oskaloosa
Is Homestead of Oskaloosa in a walkable area?
Homestead of Oskaloosa has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Homestead of Oskaloosa?
According to IA state health department records, Homestead of Oskaloosa's license number is S0428.
When does Homestead of Oskaloosa's license expire?
According to IA state health department records, Homestead of Oskaloosa's license expires on February 23, 2028.
What is the occupancy rate at Homestead of Oskaloosa?
Homestead of Oskaloosa's occupancy is 67%.
What is the best email address for Homestead of Oskaloosa?
The team at Homestead of Oskaloosa can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of Homestead of Oskaloosa?
Candice Fuller is the administrator of Homestead of Oskaloosa.
How many beds does Homestead of Oskaloosa have?
Homestead of Oskaloosa has 96 beds.
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