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Nursing homes in Decatur County, Iowa
Decatur County, Iowa, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 89 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies over three cycles, 19.1 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 | Decatur County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 19.1 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoni Specialty Care | Lamoni | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11.6 | — | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Westview Acres Care Center | Leon | 46 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 26.1 | — | 5 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 1 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 1 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Decatur County, Iowa?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 89 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Decatur County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lamoni Specialty Care (5 stars), Westview Acres Care Center (4 stars)
How do Decatur County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 19.1 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.