Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Grundy Center, Iowa
1 of 2 nursing homes in Grundy Center (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
95
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$65,677 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Grundy Center, Iowa, is adequate, with one recommended facility out of two total options. Families should note that while Creekside has top ratings (A, 5★), there is one facility with substantial fines totaling $65,677, warranting caution.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Creekside (90) — Creekside stands out as a premier 5★ facility with an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and an A grade. With a non-profit focus, it emphasizes community involvement and delivers exceptional care, as evidenced by its zero fines and commitment to resident well-being.
The other 1 Grundy Center facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $65K.
Recommended
Creekside stands out as a premier 5★ facility with an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and an A grade. With a non-profit focus, it emphasizes community involvement and delivers exceptional care, as evidenced by its zero fines and commitment to resident well-being.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Grundy Center Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $65,677
Questions Grundy Center Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Grundy Center's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Grundy Center facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Grundy Center avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Grundy Center facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Grundy Center, IA are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Grundy Center (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Grundy Center "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Grundy Center?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.