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Nursing homes in Mitchell County, Iowa
Mitchell County, Iowa, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 206 certified beds.
20% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 92 health deficiencies over three cycles, 44.7 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $36K 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 | Mitchell County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 20% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 44.7 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $36K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar | Saint Ansgar | 42 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4.8 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center | Riceville | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14.7 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Faith Lutheran Home | Osage | 50 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4.0 | — | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Stacyville Community Nursing Home | Stacyville | 34 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 39 | 114.7 | $22K | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Osage Rehab and Health Care Center | Osage | 46 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 | 95.7 | $14K | 2 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 5 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 5 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
| F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | 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 |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Campbell Street Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Mitchell County, Iowa?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 206 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Mitchell County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar (5 stars), Riceville Family Care and Therapy Center (5 stars), Faith Lutheran Home (4 stars)
How do Mitchell County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
20% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 44.7 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.