Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Wall Lake, Iowa
1 of 1 nursing homes in Wall Lake (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
39
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 Wall Lake, Iowa, is limited but competitive, with one facility recommended at 100%. Families can feel confident in choosing Twilight Acres, which has a strong B rating and 5-star quality, ensuring a good level of care without any fines reported.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 Twilight Acres (78) — Twilight Acres stands out with its impressive 5★ rating from CMS and a solid Trust Score of 78/100. This for-profit facility maintains a Grade B, reflecting its commitment to quality care with no fines, ensuring residents receive attentive and reliable support in a welcoming environment.
Recommended
Twilight Acres stands out with its impressive 5★ rating from CMS and a solid Trust Score of 78/100. This for-profit facility maintains a Grade B, reflecting its commitment to quality care with no fines, ensuring residents receive attentive and reliable support in a welcoming environment.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Wall Lake 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 Wall Lake 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?"
Wall Lake's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Wall Lake facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Wall Lake avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Wall Lake 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 Wall Lake, IA are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Wall Lake (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Wall 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 Wall 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.