Nursing Homes in ZIP 50461 (Osage, IA)
For ZIP 50461, Osage, IA, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 2.5 / 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
ZIP 50461 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 50461; 2 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Faith Lutheran Home (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 96 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.56 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 48.2% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $14,433.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Faith Lutheran Home (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 96 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $14,433 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 |
| Avg RN turnover | 48.2% |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran Home | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 40.3% | 25.0% | 0 |
| Osage Rehab and Health Care Center | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 26.2% | 71.4% | 3 |
Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 50461
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 50461, Osage, IA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
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