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Nursing homes in Jefferson County, Iowa
Jefferson County, Iowa, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 143 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 103 health deficiencies over three cycles, 72.0 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $107K across 3 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 | Jefferson County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 72.0 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $107K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Care Center | Fairfield | 70 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 45.7 | — | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Prestige Care Center of Fairfield | Fairfield | 73 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 71 | 97.3 | $107K | 1 Jul 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. | 6 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 4 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Osbycorp (1), Prestige Care Center (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Jefferson County, Iowa?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 143 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Jefferson County have the highest CMS ratings?
Parkview Care Center (1 stars), Prestige Care Center of Fairfield (1 stars)
How do Jefferson County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 72.0 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.