Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in La Porte City, Iowa
1 of 1 nursing homes in La Porte City (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
46
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 La Porte City, Iowa, is adequate, with one facility that is highly recommended. Families can feel confident in choosing Laporte City Specialty Care, which boasts a 5-star rating and has no fines or facilities to avoid.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Laporte City Specialty Care (90) — Laporte City Specialty Care stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating. This non-profit facility, which emphasizes community involvement, has an A grade and a commitment to quality care, reflected in its zero fines and well-managed 46 beds.
Recommended
Laporte City Specialty Care stands out with an impressive Trust Score of 90/100 and a perfect CMS 5★ rating. This non-profit facility, which emphasizes community involvement, has an A grade and a commitment to quality care, reflected in its zero fines and well-managed 46 beds.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | La Porte City Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions La Porte City 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?"
La Porte City's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 La Porte City facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; La Porte City avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
La Porte City 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 La Porte City, IA are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in La Porte City (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in La Porte City "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 La Porte City?
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.