Oelwein Health Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Oelwein Health Care Center
Oelwein Health Care Center focuses on healing, wellness, and enriching lives through compassionate care. It offers skilled nursing, hospice care, and orthopedic care in a welcoming atmosphere. The facility is dedicated to delivering personalized treatments that aid in physical recovery and enhance overall quality of life.
(319) 283-2794

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Iowa average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
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.
4/5
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.
3h 22m per day

This home provides 22% 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 61

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 87.3%
Residents per day (avg) 48
Occupancy rate
87.3%
Residents per day (avg)
48

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

33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$6.8M
Profit
$1.8M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$6,799,716.00
Profit
$1,760,100.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
38.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.9M
Total costs $5.5M

About this community

Additional licensing details

Accreditations: 2023-2024 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Hospice Care
Orthopedic Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Complimentary Wi-Fi
Basic Cable TV
Outdoor Walking Trail
Open Dining Options

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Hospice Care, Orthopedic Care

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

88
Total Staff
73
Employees
15
Contractors
13,586
Total Hours (Quarter)
22
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse86.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse107.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant377.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
63 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
0.5hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
2.8hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.6%
of total hours from contractors
216 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 6 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Registered Nurse: 2 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 Assistant343378,04591100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse46101,74091100%7.2
Registered Nurse6281,1038998%6.9
Medication Aide/Technician6177817987%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014605864%7.9
RN Director of Nursing1014505560%8.2
Administrator1012242831%8
Physical Therapy Aide2021916774%2.2
Dietitian1011842426%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist3031804651%3.9
Other Dietary Services Staff505694549%1.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician404472426%1.9
Physical Therapy Assistant101342224%1.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112778%3.8
Occupational Therapy Aide011251112%2.3
Qualified Social Worker20216910%1.8
Medical Director011822%4
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist202355%0.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

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.

All 5 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

1 minor citation More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning minor citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Legacy Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
46 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (2.2%)
Medicaid 31 (67.4%)
Private Pay/Other 14 (30.4%)

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. 10.4
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. 17.4
19% 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 14.1%
25% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.0%
39% 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 26.1%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.8%
60% 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 5.5%
26% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.2%
27% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 14.4%
189% 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 4.8%
75% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
In line with 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 85.0%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

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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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