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Total health inspections
2
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Akron Care Center, INC
Nursing Home
Akron Care Center, INC
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Occupancy rate
98.1%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Occupancy rate
98.1%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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 home
City-County
Home revenue
$4.7M
Operating deficit
-$764.6K
Governmental home
City-County
Home revenue
$4,748,991.00
Operating deficit
$-764,642.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$5.5M
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
96%
Occupied Beds
43 of 45
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
Additional licensing details
License number:
750085
CMS Certification Number:
165595
Certification type:
FALSE
County:
Plymouth
Ownership & operating entity
Akron Care Center, INC is administrated by Tara Netley.
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
7125682424
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Nursing Services, Activities and Social Services, Rehabilitation Services, Philanthropy, Employment
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Dietary programs provide meals to meet specific dietary and therapeutic needs, according to physician orders.
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.
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
Latest inspection
Date:May 13, 2025
10 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Akron Care Center, INC
+15%
+10%
+30%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 510017716
45
No
CITY OF AKRON
98.1%
$4,650,730.00
$2,144,112.00
46.1%
42.00
4.7098
-
4
-
+15%+10%+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
-40%
+36%
+7%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 500478733
46
No
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
80.5%
$4,098,046.00
$2,453,646.00
59.9%
38.90
5.8515
-
17
2
-40%+36%+7%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
-8%
-12%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 513601000
85
No
-
66.6%
$7,053,735.00
$3,009,392.00
42.7%
65.20
4.2922
1
21
1
-8%
0%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
-33%
+20%
-7%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 514499701
46
No
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
70.4%
$2,045,587.00
$969,532.00
47.4%
39.80
5.1665
4
39
4
-33%+20%-7%
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 500091630
106
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Akron Care Center, INC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 510017716
Bed Count:
45
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CITY OF AKRON
CCN:
165595
Occupancy:
98.1%
Home Revenue:
$4,650,730.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,144,112.00
Payroll %:
46.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7098
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 500478733
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
CCN:
165311
Occupancy:
80.5%
Home Revenue:
$4,098,046.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,453,646.00
Payroll %:
59.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
38.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8515
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 513601000
Bed Count:
85
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
165528
Occupancy:
66.6%
Home Revenue:
$7,053,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,009,392.00
Payroll %:
42.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
65.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2922
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 514499701
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
CCN:
165082
Occupancy:
70.4%
Home Revenue:
$2,045,587.00
Payroll Costs:
$969,532.00
Payroll %:
47.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
39.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1665
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
39
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
128
Total Staff
66
Employees
62
Contractors
17,286
Total Hours (Quarter)
27
Avg Staff/Day
7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 8.3 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 6 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 78 | 7.1 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
1.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
104 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
10 staff
3.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
1.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
15.1%
of total hours from contractors
2,614 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 7
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Certified Nursing Assistant: 37
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 37 | 78 | 9,851 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,996 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 7 | 17 | 1,915 | 90 | 99% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 802 | 65 | 71% | 7.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 571 | 68 | 75% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 262 | 62 | 68% | 4.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 231 | 64 | 70% | 3.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 0 | 3 | 3 | 217 | 35 | 38% | 6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 144 | 20 | 22% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 114 | 35 | 38% | 3.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 90 | 52 | 57% | 1.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 13 | 14% | 4.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 9 | 10% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 3% | 5.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3% | 1.3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
4
Citations per inspection
2
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
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
4 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation
May 01, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
May 16, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 16, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 16, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: City Government
Resident Census by Payment Source
43
Total Residents
Medicare
1
(2.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
24
(55.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
18
(41.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.8
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 averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.8
13% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.2%
12% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.3%
23% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.2%
16% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
56% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
27% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.0%
61% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.7%
31% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.4%
23% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.1%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Akron Care Center, INC based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
98.1%
↑ 6.0pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$764,642
↓ ~$641K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$3,274,490
↑ ~$267K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-16.4%
↓ 13.4pp vs 2023
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