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Story Medical Senior Care
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Nevada, IA

Story Medical Senior Care

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Nevada, IA
710 S 19Th St, Nevada, Ia 502012902 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Story Medical Senior Care

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Story Medical Senior Care is a 60-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located at 710 South 19th Street in Nevada, Iowa. Operated by Story Medical and led by administrator Melissa Opperman, the facility serves Story County with 24-hour nursing and medical oversight. The campus is highly accessible, featuring a Walk Score of 71, and was recently recognized on Newsweek’s “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026” list.

The community is CMS-certified and holds a 5-star overall rating, reflecting “Much Above Average” performance. Between 2020 and 2025, state inspections yielded 15 deficiencies, resulting in an average of 1.3 per inspection, 28% below the Iowa state average. While a December 2025 survey resulted in zero deficiencies, a November 2025 investigation identified two citations related to delayed abuse reporting and safety documentation. No fines or payment denials have been issued in the past three years.

Staffing levels are a primary strength, with total nursing hours at 5 hours 33 minutes per resident day—26% above the state average. Registered Nurse (RN) hours are particularly high at 1 hour 22 minutes, which is 86% above the Iowa average, providing robust clinical coverage on both weekdays and weekends. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, alongside specialized care such as in-house podiatry and restorative exercises.

The facility features a modern, purpose-built design with private rooms, in-room showers, and abundant natural light. Shared amenities and programs include:Nutritious meals with flexible anytime dining, intergenerational activities with local students, and organized day trips. The campus also provides on-site dental and podiatry services to minimize off-site travel. The community currently maintains a high occupancy rate of 95%, significantly exceeding the state average.

Individuals should evaluate the current staffing model and safety protocols during an on-site tour. It is advisable to ask the administrator for specific details on the corrective actions taken following the November 2025 reporting deficiency to ensure continued compliance with state safety and reporting standards.

Facility Direct Line (515) 382-2111
Facility Direct Line (515) 382-2111
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Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 22m per day ▲ 86% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 16m per day ▼ 53% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 3h 31m per day ▲ 39% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 9m per day ▲ 24% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 1h 7m per day ▲ 123% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #214 / 407Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 71 / 100 Rank #94 / 528Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 528 homes in Iowa. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #24 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 407 homes in Iowa. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Iowa that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
57 / 60
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nf
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 1, 2026 Expired
CountyStory
License Number855384
CMS Certification Number16E277
Certification TypeFALSE

Ownership & Operating Entity

Story Medical Senior Care is administered by Melissa Opperman.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email mopperman@storymedical.org
Fax5153827760

Amenities & Lifestyle

Nutritious Meals
Beauty/Barber Services
Outings And Day Trips
In-House Podiatry
In-Home Dentist
Restorative Exercise Program
Inter-Generational Activities With Nevada Elementary Students
Activities
Specific ProgramsVisiting a Senior Care Resident, Senior Care Calendar, Story Medical Services
Operating Hours24 hours a day

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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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 15 deficiencies 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total deficiencies (44% below)
• Deficiencies per year (44% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (28% below)
Latest Inspection December 8, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1527 This facility has 44% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (15 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 44% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 2.54.5 This facility has 44% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (2.5 vs. IA avg 4.5).↓ 44% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.31.8 This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.3 vs. IA avg 1.8).↓ 28% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1215 This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (12 vs. IA avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 8, 2025 inspection accepted a credible allegation of substantial compliance with no deficiencies noted and certification effective November 20, 2025.
  • November 19, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to report and investigate alleged abuse for one resident, resulting in two deficiencies.
  • April 3, 2025 annual inspection found one deficiency for failing to submit a required Level II PASRR evaluation for a resident with new mental health diagnosis.
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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.92
30% worse than State average

State average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.08
In line with State average

State average: 2.09

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Story Medical Senior Care

Is Story Medical Senior Care in a walkable area?

Story Medical Senior Care has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Story Medical Senior Care?

According to IA state health department records, Story Medical Senior Care's license number is 855384.

When does Story Medical Senior Care's license expire?

According to IA state health department records, Story Medical Senior Care's license expires on July 1, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Story Medical Senior Care?

Story Medical Senior Care's occupancy is 95%.

What is the best email address for Story Medical Senior Care?

The team at Story Medical Senior Care can be reached at mopperman@storymedical.org.

Who is the administrator of Story Medical Senior Care?

Melissa Opperman is the administrator of Story Medical Senior Care.

How many beds does Story Medical Senior Care have?

Story Medical Senior Care has 60 beds.

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