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Nursing homes in Mahaska County, Iowa
Mahaska County, Iowa, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 234 certified beds.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 59 health deficiencies over three cycles, 25.2 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $95K 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 | Mahaska County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 25.2 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $95K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Heights Care Center | Oskaloosa | 72 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 22.2 | $10K | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Northern Mahaska Specialty Care | Oskaloosa | 79 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12.7 | $39K | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Oskaloosa Care Center | Oskaloosa | 83 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 39.8 | $45K | 11 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 4 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: The Ensign Group (1), Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Mahaska County, Iowa?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 234 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Mahaska County have the highest CMS ratings?
Crystal Heights Care Center (2 stars), Northern Mahaska Specialty Care (2 stars), Oskaloosa Care Center (1 stars)
How do Mahaska County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 25.2 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.