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Nursing homes in Appanoose County, Iowa
Appanoose County, Iowa, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 111 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies over three cycles, 41.4 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Appanoose County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 41.4 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Specialty Care | Centerville | 46 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 32.6 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Golden Age Care Center | Centerville | 46 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 32.6 | — | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Mercyone Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, | 19 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 84.2 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Appanoose County, Iowa?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 111 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Appanoose County have the highest CMS ratings?
Centerville Specialty Care (3 stars), Golden Age Care Center (3 stars), Mercyone Centerville Medical Center (2 stars)
How do Appanoose County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 41.4 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.