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Nursing homes in Buena Vista County, Iowa
There are 1 certified nursing home in Buena Vista County, Iowa, with 93 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.6 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 | Buena Vista County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 22.6 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Manor Retirement Community | Storm Lake | 93 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 22.6 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 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 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 2 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Buena Vista County, Iowa?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 93 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Buena Vista County have the highest CMS ratings?
Methodist Manor Retirement Community (4 stars)
How do Buena Vista County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 22.6 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.