Homestead of Oskaloosa
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Oskaloosa, IA

Homestead of Oskaloosa

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Oskaloosa, IA

Overview of Homestead of Oskaloosa

Homestead of Oskaloosa provides assisted living and memory care in Oskaloosa, IA. Assisted living gives residents help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 96 beds, and Candice Fuller serves as its administrator. A Walk Score of 75 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 96 Rank #67 / 334Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 334 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #177 / 258Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 177th out of 258 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
8 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #59 / 424Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 424 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.
75 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #143 / 295Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 295 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 295. 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.
66.7% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Iowa average: 63.7%
Occupied beds
64 / 96

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 18, 2020
ExpirationFebruary 23, 2028
CountyMahaska
License NumberS0428

Ownership & Operating Entity

Homestead of Oskaloosa is administered by Candice Fuller.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax6416721116

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

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.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (78% below)
• State violations (14% below)
• Violations per inspection (32% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 627 This facility has 78% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 78% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 67 This facility has 14% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 7).↓ 14% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.21.76 This facility has 32% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.2 vs. IA avg 1.76).↓ 32% better

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. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (5 vs. IA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer

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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
Stonehill Care Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Dubuque
185
Facility 185
IA AVG 71
Rank #3 / 334
No
89
Facility 89
IA AVG 46
Rank #13 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #60 / 295
-17
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 7
Rank #206 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Homestead of Oskaloosa
AL
MC
Oskaloosa
96
Facility 96
IA AVG 71
Rank #67 / 334
No
75
Facility 75
IA AVG 46
Rank #59 / 424
-
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 18
Rank #177 / 258
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #143 / 295
-5
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
St Francis Manor
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Grinnell
78
Facility 78
IA AVG 71
Rank #99 / 334
No
82
Facility 82
IA AVG 46
Rank #31 / 424
-
49
Facility 49
IA AVG 18
Rank #11 / 258
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #137 / 295
-13
4
Facility 4
IA AVG 7
Rank #125 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299
Friendship Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterloo
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
Yes
52
Facility 52
IA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 424
2 Bed / 3 Bed
50
Facility 50
IA AVG 18
Rank #7 / 258
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #27 / 295
-14
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 7
Rank #1 / 299
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #253 / 299
Stoney Brook Village
AL
West Union
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 71
Rank #119 / 334
No
67
Facility 67
IA AVG 46
Rank #90 / 424
-
21
Facility 21
IA AVG 18
Rank #103 / 258
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
IA AVG 63.7%
Rank #187 / 295
A+2
1
Facility 1
IA AVG 7
Rank #36 / 299
0
Facility 0
IA AVG 0.9
Rank #1 / 299

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every IA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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 66.7%.

How long has Homestead of Oskaloosa been in business?

Homestead of Oskaloosa has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Homestead of Oskaloosa?

No, Homestead of Oskaloosa has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Homestead of Oskaloosa?

The team at Homestead of Oskaloosa can be reached at cfuller@midwest-health.com.

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