Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 50049 (Chariton, IA)
8 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 50049, Chariton, IA, spanning 6 care types (1 nursing homes, 1 home health agencies, 2 assisted living facilities, 2 senior housing, 1 hospitals, 1 community health centers). The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.
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What CMS data shows in ZIP 50049
Among the 8 care providers listed in ZIP 50049, 2 (25%) have a published overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit, 2 other, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at ELARA CARING (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 190 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.81 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 50.0% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $15,134.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 8 (25%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELARA CARING (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 2 other, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 190 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
Providers in ZIP 50049
How to compare care in ZIP 50049
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 50049, Chariton, 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.
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Park of Chariton | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 58 | 0 |
| Chariton Specialty Care | Nursing Home | 2.0 | for-profit | 60 | 1 |
| ELARA CARING | Home Health Agency | 4.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| HOMESTEAD OF CHARITON MEMORY CARE | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Infinity Health - Chariton Office | Community Health Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER | Hospital | Not rated | non-profit | — | 0 |
| NORTHRIDGE ASSISTED LIVING, LLC | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| Southgates Apts | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 72 | 0 |
Care types in ZIP 50049
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