Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Ironton, Missouri
1 of 1 nursing homes in Ironton (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Missouri statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
36
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Ironton, Missouri, is adequate, with one facility that is fully recommended. Families can feel confident in choosing Baptist Homes of Arcadia Valley, which has a B+ rating and 4-star quality, while noting there are no facilities with fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 BAPTIST HOMES OF ARCADIA VALLEY (80) — Baptist Homes of Arcadia Valley shines with a commendable Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus and offers compassionate care in its 36-bed environment, maintaining a Grade B+ with zero fines, reflecting a commitment to quality and safety.
Recommended
Baptist Homes of Arcadia Valley shines with a commendable Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus and offers compassionate care in its 36-bed environment, maintaining a Grade B+ with zero fines, reflecting a commitment to quality and safety.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Ironton Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Ironton 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?"
Ironton's city average is 4.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Ironton facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Ironton avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Ironton 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 Ironton, MO are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Ironton (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Ironton "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 Ironton?
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.