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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Orange City, Iowa
1 of 1 nursing homes in Orange City (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
95
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 Orange City, Iowa, is adequate with one facility, Prairie Ridge Care Center, earning a solid B+ rating and 4 stars. Families can feel confident in the quality of care, as the facility is recommended 100% and has no fines or facilities to avoid.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 Prairie Ridge Care Center (80) — Prairie Ridge Care Center shines with a strong Trust Score of 80/100 and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars. This city/county-owned facility offers 95 beds and has maintained an impressive Grade B+ with zero fines, reflecting its commitment to quality care and community focus.
Recommended
Prairie Ridge Care Center shines with a strong Trust Score of 80/100 and a commendable CMS rating of 4 stars. This city/county-owned facility offers 95 beds and has maintained an impressive Grade B+ with zero fines, reflecting its commitment to quality care and community focus.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Orange City 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 Orange 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?"
Orange City's city average is 4.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Orange City facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Orange City avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Orange 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 Orange City, IA are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Orange City (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Orange 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 Orange 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.