Nursing homes in Lucas County, Iowa
Lucas County, Iowa, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 60 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies over three cycles, 30.0 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $15K 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 | Lucas County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 30.0 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $15K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariton Specialty Care | Chariton | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 30.0 | $15K | 14 Jan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 2 |
| F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | 1 |
| F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lucas County, Iowa?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 60 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lucas County have the highest CMS ratings?
Chariton Specialty Care (2 stars)
How do Lucas County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 30.0 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.