Rockwell Community Nursing Home
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Rockwell Community Nursing Home has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high level of quality and care for its residents. Ranking #67 out of 392 facilities in Iowa places it in the top half of the state, and #2 out of 6 in Cerro Gordo County means only one nearby option is rated higher. The facility has just opened, so there are no trends reported yet since this is its first inspection. Staffing is rated 5 out of 5 stars, which is a strength, although the turnover rate of 54% is average compared to the state average of 44%. Importantly, the nursing home has not incurred any fines, which is a positive indicator of compliance, and there are no reported incidents or deficiencies, suggesting a well-managed environment for residents.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Iowa
- #67/392
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 54% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 50 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Iowa. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Iowa avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Iowa.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Rockwell Community Nursing Home's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Rockwell Community Nursing Home an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Iowa, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Rockwell Community Nursing Home Staffed?
CMS rates Rockwell Community Nursing Home's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 54%, compared to the Iowa average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Rockwell Community Nursing Home?
Based on CMS data, Rockwell Community Nursing Home has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Rockwell Community Nursing Home?
Rockwell Community Nursing Home is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 40 certified beds and approximately 21 residents (about 52% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in ROCKWELL, Iowa.
How Does Rockwell Community Nursing Home Compare to Other Iowa Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Iowa, Rockwell Community Nursing Home's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (54%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Rockwell Community Nursing Home?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Rockwell Community Nursing Home Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Rockwell Community Nursing Home has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Iowa. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Rockwell Community Nursing Home Stick Around?
Rockwell Community Nursing Home has a staff turnover rate of 54%, which is 8 percentage points above the Iowa average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Rockwell Community Nursing Home Ever Fined?
Rockwell Community Nursing Home has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Rockwell Community Nursing Home on Any Federal Watch List?
Rockwell Community Nursing Home is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.