Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Spirit Lake, Iowa
0 of 1 nursing homes in Spirit Lake (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
1.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
85
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$34,567 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
40 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Spirit Lake, Iowa, is currently poor, with only one facility available, Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake, rated 1 star and facing significant fines totaling $34,567. Families should proceed with caution, as there are no recommended options in this area.
The other 1 Spirit Lake facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $34K.
Recommended
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 $34,567
Questions Spirit Lake Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Spirit Lake's city average is 1.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Spirit Lake facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Spirit Lake avg is 40 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Spirit Lake facilities average 22.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Spirit Lake at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — nearly half the market
- $34K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $34K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 23.0 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 22.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Spirit Lake, IA are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Spirit Lake (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Spirit Lake?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Spirit Lake has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Spirit Lake "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 Spirit Lake?
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.