Nora Springs Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Nora Springs Care Center
Nora Springs Care Center focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care. It offers a welcoming atmosphere where expert caregivers deliver personalized treatments, aiding in physical recovery and enhancing overall quality of life. The facility specializes in a full spectrum of rehabilitation services and amenities.
(641) 749-5331

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Iowa average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Iowa average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Iowa average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 9m per day

This home provides 3% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Iowa average: 4h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 50

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 89.8%
Residents per day (avg) 43
Occupancy rate
89.8%
Residents per day (avg)
43

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 13 days

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$5.1M
Profit
$811.2K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$5,082,685.00
Profit
$811,187.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.3M
44.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.3M
Total costs $4.5M

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
basic cable TV
private family gathering space

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent & Assisted Living, Rehab-to-Home, Outpatient Therapy

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Nora Springs Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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50
No
-
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$5,074,251.00
$2,269,432.00
44.7%
43.10
5/5
4.1580
5/5
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5
-
-22%
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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98.1%
$4,650,730.00
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4.7098
4/5
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4
-
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Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
80.5%
$4,098,046.00
$2,453,646.00
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38.90
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3/5
5/5
4/5
-
17
2
-40%
+36%
+7%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
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
1/5
4.2922
1/5
4/5
3/5
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21
1
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Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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46
No
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
70.4%
$2,045,587.00
$969,532.00
47.4%
39.80
1/5
5.1665
1/5
4/5
1/5
4
39
4
-33%
+20%
-7%

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Address Nora Springs, IA 504580366

Address Nora Springs, IA 504580366

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

89
Total Staff
85
Employees
4
Contractors
16,388
Total Hours (Quarter)
26
Avg Staff/Day
6.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse86.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse88.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant396.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
65 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
3.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
2.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.1%
of total hours from contractors
175 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant390398,54791100%6.8
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,88691100%8.5
Registered Nurse8089608492%6.8
Medication Aide/Technician8088597987%8.1
Administrator1014665965%7.9
Dietitian1014455662%7.9
Dental Services Staff1014106369%6.5
RN Director of Nursing1014035156%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1013204044%8
Speech Language Pathologist6062765965%3.1
Physical Therapy Aide1011894853%3.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician1011784145%4.3
Other Dietary Services Staff2021542022%7.7
Occupational Therapy Aide1121091618%6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant404703336%2.1
Feeding Assistant011561820%3.1
Qualified Social Worker202441921%2.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111333%4.3
Medical Director011333%1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Jul 2024

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
2.5

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

4 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 5 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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

5 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Jul 03, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 18, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 18, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 18, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Legacy Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
45 Total Residents
Medicare 2 (4.4%)
Medicaid 18 (40%)
Private Pay/Other 25 (55.6%)

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. 9.2
11% better than 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. 16.0
26% 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 14.9%
21% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.9%
40% 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 21.2%
19% 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 6.6%
83% 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 4.6%
6% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.0%
60% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.8%
55% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.3%
In line with 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 97.6%
In line with 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 85.7%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
22% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 78.4%
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 73.3%

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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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