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Nursing homes in Plymouth County, Iowa
Plymouth County, Iowa, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 260 certified beds.
20% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 72 health deficiencies over three cycles, 27.7 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $27K 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 | Plymouth 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) | 27.7 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $27K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Le Mars | Le Mars | 46 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 37.0 | — | 29 May 2025 |
| Akron Care Center, Inc | Akron | 45 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13.3 | — | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Good Samaritan - Lemars | Le Mars | 64 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9.4 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Happy Siesta Health Care Center | Remsen | 62 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8.1 | — | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Kingsley Specialty Care | Kingsley | 43 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 88.4 | $27K | 21 May 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 4 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
| For profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Accura Healthcare (1), Good Samaritan Society (1), Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Plymouth County, Iowa?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 260 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Plymouth County have the highest CMS ratings?
Accura Healthcare of Le Mars (4 stars), Akron Care Center, Inc (4 stars), Good Samaritan - Lemars (4 stars)
How do Plymouth County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
20% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 27.7 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.