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Nursing homes in Audubon County, Iowa
Audubon County, Iowa, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 106 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies over three cycles, 30.2 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $34K across 5 fines.
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 | Audubon County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 30.2 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $34K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Home Association | Audubon | 46 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 23.9 | $12K | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Exira Care Center | Exira | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 35.0 | $23K | 6 May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 2 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 2 |
| 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. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Audubon County, Iowa?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 106 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Audubon County have the highest CMS ratings?
Friendship Home Association (4 stars), Exira Care Center (2 stars)
How do Audubon County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 30.2 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.