Nursing homes in Clarke County, Iowa
Clarke County, Iowa, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 90 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies over three cycles, 8.9 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $37K across 1 fine.
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 | Clarke County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 8.9 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $37K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Hills Specialty Care | Osceola | 90 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8.9 | $37K | 21 Aug 2025 |
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 |
| F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | 1 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 1 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 1 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Clarke County, Iowa?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 90 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Clarke County have the highest CMS ratings?
Southern Hills Specialty Care (3 stars)
How do Clarke County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 8.9 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.