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Nursing Home

Solon Nursing Care Center

Overview of Solon Nursing Care Center
Solon Nursing Care Center is part of the Solon Retirement Village in Solon, Iowa. It offers personalized nursing care, assisted living, palliative care, independent living, memory care, and outpatient therapy. The center is committed to promoting happy, independent lives for its residents.
(319) 624-3492

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: 3.2/5
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: 2.9/5
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.
4/5
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.
2/5
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 14m per day

This home provides 4% less 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 96

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 68.8%
Residents per day (avg) 82
Occupancy rate
68.8%
Residents per day (avg)
82

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

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8.8M
Profit
$105.9K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8,838,665.00
Profit
$105,910.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
43.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
Total costs $8.2M
Bed community size
96-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
69%
In line with Iowa average
Occupied beds
66 / 96
Average residents 51 per day

License details

Facility type
Free Standing Nf/snf
Status Active
County: Johnson

Additional licensing details

License number: 520272
CMS Certification Number: 165550
Certification type: FALSE

Ownership & operating entity

Solon Nursing Care Center is administrated by Melissa Reed.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Long Term Nursing Care
Memory Care
Outpatient Therapy

Contact Information

Fax: 3196243657

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Physician Services, Skilled Rehabilitation Nursing, Assisted Living, Long Term Nursing Care, Independent Condos, Outpatient Therapy
Contact Solon Nursing Care Center

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.

26 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:July 3, 2025

37 deficiencies

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

Inspection Report Summary for Solon Nursing Care Center

The most recent inspection on July 3, 2025 found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections generally showed a pattern of substantial compliance, though prior reports identified deficiencies related mainly to resident supervision, fall prevention, call light responsiveness, infection control, and care plan adherence. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with a few substantiated cases involving inadequate supervision leading to falls and issues with pain management and infection prevention. Enforcement actions such as a discretionary denial of payment occurred in 2022, but no fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates improvement over time, with recent surveys showing compliance following correction of earlier deficiencies.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Iowa average 4.9


Last Health inspection on Apr 2024

Total health citations 16

Iowa average 21.7

Citations per inspection
5.33

Iowa average 4.11


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

7 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 16 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 2
122% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 0.9

0 critical citations More info Iowa average: 0.6

2 serious citations More info Iowa average: 0.9

14 moderate citations More info Iowa average: 19.7

0 minor citations More info Iowa average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Apr 01, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. May 25, 2023
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 25, 2023
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 25, 2023
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 Mar 2026

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
0
42
City Of Akron
$4,7M
$2,1M
46.1%
165595
Solon Nursing Care 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.

Solon
96
66.4%
-12%
4.24
-17%
-1%
1
16
2
82
Atkinson, Lucille
$8,6M
$3,9M
44.8%
165550
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
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
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
4
40
Accura Healthcare Of The Heartland Llc
$2,0M
$1,0M
47.4%
165082

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 135
Employees 95
Contractors 40
Staff to resident ratio 1.71:1
14% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average ratio: 2.00:1

Avg staff/day 40
Average shift 7.9 hours
7% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 7.4 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 28,604
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 77
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

11%

3,160 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 9 Registered Nurse: 6 Licensed Practical Nurse: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Feeding Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6897717,05291100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse96154,21991100%9.6
Registered Nurse76132,83991100%8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3037796167%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff3035797178%5.7
Administrator1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1014806066%8
Dietitian1013905358%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide0223436167%5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0662064044%3.8
Speech Language Pathologist0331944145%4.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1011402325%6.1
Qualified Social Worker0221333943%3.4
Physical Therapy Assistant022933437%2.7
Feeding Assistant02256910%6.2
Medical Director011521314%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
77 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 67%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 78%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 58%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 67%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 44%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 45%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 25%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 43%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 37%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
79 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (8.9%)
Medicaid
34 residents (43%)
Private pay or other
38 residents (48.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

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. 10.8
5% worse 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. 21.4
In line with 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 23.9%
27% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.1%
8% 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 22.3%
15% 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 5.3%
46% 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 2.0%
53% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
10% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.5%
10% better 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 16.4%
14% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
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 97.1%
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 86.8%
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.0%
171% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.0%
12% 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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