Nursing homes in Hardin County, Iowa
Hardin County, Iowa, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 221 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.6 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $93K across 6 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 | Hardin County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 22.6 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $93K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Care Center | Hubbard | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5.0 | $46K | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Scenic Manor | Iowa Falls | 77 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9.1 | — | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Eldora Specialty Careabuse icon | Eldora | 46 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 15.2 | — | 15 Jun 2026 |
| The Village of Ackley | Ackley | 38 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 86.8 | $47K | 12 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 5 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 2 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1), Western Home Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hardin County, Iowa?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 221 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hardin County have the highest CMS ratings?
Hubbard Care Center (5 stars), Scenic Manor (5 stars), Eldora Specialty Care (3 stars)
How do Hardin 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.