Nursing homes in Obrien County, Iowa
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Obrien County, Iowa, with 187 beds between them.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies over three cycles, 24.1 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $56K 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 | Obrien County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 24.1 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $56K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Home | Sanborn | 55 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9.1 | — | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Community Memorial Health Center | Hartley | 62 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 30.6 | $45K | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Sanford Senior Care Sheldon | Sheldon | 70 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 30.0 | $12K | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 3 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Obrien County, Iowa?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 187 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Obrien County have the highest CMS ratings?
Prairie View Home (5 stars), Community Memorial Health Center (3 stars), Sanford Senior Care Sheldon (1 stars)
How do Obrien County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 24.1 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.