Nursing Homes in Guthrie Center, Iowa
Guthrie Center has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 58 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.0 stars, which is below Iowa's state average of 3.1 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-1.06 vs state
Total Beds
58
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
0
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
41 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
0
exceed staffing threshold
0% of facility
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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improved vs last year
0 declined
Top Rated in Guthrie Center
The New Homestead Care Center
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About Nursing Home Care in Guthrie Center
In Guthrie Center, IA, families seeking nursing home care will find the options to be quite limited. The standout is The New Homestead Care Center, but it holds a troubling Grade D rating, which raises significant concerns about the quality of care provided. Overall, the market here is concerning, especially when compared to the state average of 3.1 stars. Families should be cautious and consider exploring neighboring cities for better alternatives.
Unfortunately, there are no facilities in Guthrie Center that merit a visit based on current standards. With all options having some concerns and no facilities meeting our quality benchmarks, it’s advisable to look elsewhere. Neighboring towns like Panora or Stuart may offer better care facilities that have a stronger reputation.
When it comes to facilities to avoid, The New Homestead Care Center should be skipped due to its Grade D rating, indicating serious issues in care quality. Families should also be aware that, while there are no major fines against the facility, the lack of positive attributes like a clean staffing record or non-profit status is alarming. When visiting any facility, always inspect the cleanliness, ask about staff turnover, and observe how staff interact with residents to gauge the overall environment.
Guthrie Center at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
- • 1 community-run facility (non-profit)
Be Aware
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
- • City average is below state average—research carefully
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Guthrie Center is stable
Questions Guthrie Center Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Guthrie Center avg is 0.68 hrs (41 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 1 Guthrie Center facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—0 local facilities have serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Guthrie Center, Iowa
Guthrie Center, Iowa's Guthrie County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 58 beds. Families should research carefully—quality varies significantly from one facility to the next.
Guthrie Center vs. Iowa: A Concerning Gap
Guthrie Center nursing homes fall below the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 2.00 stars trails Iowa's statewide average of 3.06 stars by nearly 1.1 stars—a significant gap that families should take seriously. The below-average performance is somewhat surprising for a major urban area, where competition and workforce availability typically drive higher quality.
Federal inspection data reveals 0 facilities classified as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, complaints, or CMS enforcement actions. Only 0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better, meaning families should be prepared to look beyond the closest option to find quality care.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Guthrie Center, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in Guthrie Center
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Guthrie Center facilities average 0.68 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Guthrie Center resident receives approximately 41 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
0 Guthrie Center facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: Mix of For-Profit and Non-Profit
Guthrie Center has 1 non-profit nursing homes and 0 for-profit facilities. 1 of 1 facility is chain-owned, with the remainder independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average, though ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Guthrie Center's below-average ratings mean families may benefit from expanding their search to nearby cities. The following Iowa cities offer multiple nursing home options:
- Des Moines — 12 facilities
- Cedar Rapids — 9 facilities
- Dubuque — 8 facilities
- Davenport — 7 facilities
- Sioux City — 6 facilities
- Marion — 6 facilities
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Guthrie Center, Iowa?
Guthrie Center has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 58 beds. The city average CMS rating is 2.0 stars, which is below Iowa's state average of 3.1 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Guthrie Center?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Guthrie Center include:
- • The New Homestead Care Center — Grade D, 45/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Guthrie Center nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 0 facilities in Guthrie Center as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Guthrie Center Nursing Homes
Guthrie Center has below-average nursing home ratings. Research carefully and consider nearby cities. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing.