Nursing homes in Lyon County, Iowa
Lyon County, Iowa, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 121 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies over three cycles, 37.2 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $18K across 2 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 | Lyon County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 37.2 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $18K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan - George | George | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 58.3 | $18K | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Fellowship Village | Inwood | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15.0 | — | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Lyon Specialty Care | Rock Rapids | 45 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 40.0 | — | 2 Feb 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | 3 |
| F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lyon County, Iowa?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 121 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lyon County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan - George (5 stars), Fellowship Village (4 stars), Lyon Specialty Care (4 stars)
How do Lyon County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 37.2 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.