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Nursing homes in Pocahontas County, Iowa
Pocahontas County, Iowa, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 84 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies over three cycles, 34.5 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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 | Pocahontas County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 34.5 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonda Specialty Care | Fonda | 46 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 30.4 | — | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Laurens Care Center | Laurens | 38 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 39.5 | — | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 3 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 2 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 2 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 84 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Pocahontas County have the highest CMS ratings?
Fonda Specialty Care (5 stars), Laurens Care Center (4 stars)
How do Pocahontas County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 34.5 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.