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Nursing Home in Iowa

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.

Akron Care Center, INC

Nursing Home in Iowa

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.

Akron Care Center, INC

991 Highway 3, Akron, IA 510017716 View map
Overview of Akron Care Center, INC
Akron Care Center, Inc. is a Skilled Care and Intermediate Care facility which accepts Medicare, Medicaid and approved insurance payments. It provides compassionate and personal 24-hour skilled care and rehabilitation services in a comfortable and homelike environment. The facility offers an exceptional Outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy department for individuals in the community.
(712) 568-2422

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.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.3/5
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.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.0/5
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.
5/5
Iowa average: 3.7/5
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.
1/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 43m per day

This home provides 7% more nursing time per resident than the Iowa average.

Iowa average: 4h 25m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Iowa
Occupancy rate 95.6%
Residents per day (avg) 42
Occupancy rate
95.6%
Residents per day (avg)
42

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 years

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 25 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by city and county authorities.
Home revenue
$4.7M
Operating deficit
-$764.6K
Governmental community Operated by city and county authorities.
Home revenue
$4,748,991.00
Operating deficit
$-764,642.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
45.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
Total costs $5.5M
Bed community size
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
96%
In line with Iowa average
Occupied beds
43 / 45
Average residents 51 per day

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nf/snf
StatusActive
CountyPlymouth

Additional Licensing Details

License Number750085
CMS Certification Number165595
Certification TypeFALSE

Ownership & Operating Entity

Akron Care Center, INC is administrated by Tara Netley.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Skilled Care
Intermediate Care

Contact Information

Fax7125682424

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsNursing Services, Activities and Social Services, Rehabilitation Services, Philanthropy, Employment

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDietary programs provide meals to meet specific dietary and therapeutic needs, according to physician orders.
Contact Akron Care Center, INC

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

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.

13 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date May 13, 2025

10 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Iowa average: 27 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Akron Care Center, INC

The most recent inspection on May 1, 2025, identified a deficiency related to the facility’s failure to coordinate a PASARR assessment for one resident. Earlier inspections showed a mix of deficiencies, including issues with quality of care, infection control, medication management, and food safety. Prior reports noted problems such as delayed medication orders, inadequate hand hygiene, incomplete PASARR referrals, and infection prevention concerns, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated, with one complaint finding the facility in substantial compliance. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring themes around PASARR coordination and infection control, with some improvement indicated by the acceptance of plans of correction and no recent enforcement actions.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 4

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
2

Iowa average 4.11


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

All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.6


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

0 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

4 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. May 01, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. May 16, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. May 16, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 16, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

5 facilities compared · CMS & IA Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Akron Care Center, INC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Akron
45
98.1%
+30%
4.71
+15%
+10%
0
4
2.0
0
42
-
City Of Akron
$4.7M
$2.1M
46.1%
165595
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Carlisle
46
80.5%
+7%
5.85
-40%
+36%
0
17
5.7
2
39
-
American Healthcare Associates Inc
$4.1M
$2.5M
59.9%
165311
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Spirit Lake
85
66.6%
-12%
4.29
-8%
0%
1
21
7.0
1
65
-
-
$7.1M
$3.0M
42.7%
165528
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lake City
46
70.4%
-7%
5.17
-33%
+20%
4
39
3.9
4
40
-
Accura Healthcare Of The Heartland Llc
$2.0M
$1.0M
47.4%
165082
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Altoona
106
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
A+
-
-
-
-
-

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 128
Employees 66
Contractors 62
Staff to resident ratio 2.98:1
49% better than Iowa average

Iowa average ratio: 2.00:1

Avg staff/day 27
Average shift 7 hours
5% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 7.4 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 17,286
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 3
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 78
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

15.1%

2,614 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 37 Registered Nurse: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4137789,85191100%7.1
RN Director of Nursing5051,99691100%8
Registered Nurse107171,9159099%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028026571%7.2
Mental Health Service Worker1015716875%8.4
Nurse Practitioner1014976369%7.9
Dietitian1014796470%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist0112626268%4.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0442316470%3.6
Licensed Practical Nurse0332173538%6
Other Dietary Services Staff4041442022%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331143538%3.3
Qualified Social Worker044905257%1.7
Occupational Therapy Aide011591314%4.5
Nurse Aide in Training10138910%4.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111633%5.4
Medical Director011433%1.3
78 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 75%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 68%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
3 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 38%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 22%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 38%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 57%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 14%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 10%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
43 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (2.3%)
Medicaid
24 residents (55.8%)
Private pay or other
18 residents (41.9%)
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.

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. 9.8
In line with 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. 18.8
13% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.8%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.2%
12% 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 20.3%
23% 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 4.2%
16% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.8%
56% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
27% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.0%
61% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.7%
31% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.4%
23% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than 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 82.1%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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