Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Akron Care Center, INC
Akron Care Center, INC is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Akron Care Center, INC is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Akron Care Center, INC
Akron Care Center, INC is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Akron Care Center, INC is a Nursing Home in Iowa
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.
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
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
Amenities & Lifestyle
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
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:May 13, 2025
Comparison Chart
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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No
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54.50
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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
Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2024 – May 2025)
2
Inspections
4
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
2
Citations/Inspection
May 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Infection Control
1
25% of total
Quality of Life & Care
1
25% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
25% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
4
Complaint Investigations
0
State Comparison (IA)
Citations
4
Iowa average: 21.7
Critical Citations
0
Iowa average: 0.6
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| May 16, 2024 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| May 16, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| May 16, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
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 Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
9.8
Score
Near average
Iowa avg: 10.2
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
18.8
Score
13% better than avg
Iowa avg: 21.6
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
18.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
2.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.8%
Depressive Symptoms
2.7%
Falls with Major Injury
4.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
23.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
17.2%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
6.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
20.3%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
82.1%
Near average
Iowa: 85.1%
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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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly Waiver
Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IA Specifics: Rural focus; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
Iowa Family Caregiver Support
IA NFCSP
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- IA Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Iowa Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- IA Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Iowa PACE
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IA Specifics: Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Iowa SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- IA Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Able Up Iowa
Able Up Iowa
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
- Asset Limits: Not specified; credit-based.
- IA Specifics: Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
- Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.
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Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver
Elderly Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IA Specifics:Rural focus; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), meals ($6/meal), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day).
IA NFCSP
Iowa Family Caregiver Support
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- IA Specifics:Limited slots; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Iowa Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- IA Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Iowa PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IA Specifics:Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Iowa SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- IA Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- IA Specifics:High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Able Up Iowa
Able Up Iowa
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.
- Asset Limits:Not specified; credit-based.
- IA Specifics:Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Loans for wheelchairs, ramps, walk-in tubs (~$500-$10,000 avg.), reducing reliance on paid care.
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