Nursing homes in Taylor County, Iowa
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Taylor County, Iowa, with 75 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies over three cycles, 56.0 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 | Taylor County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 56.0 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Specialty Care | Bedford | 39 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 35.9 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Lenox Care Center | Lenox | 36 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 77.8 | — | 24 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 2 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1), Arboreta Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Taylor County, Iowa?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 75 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Taylor County have the highest CMS ratings?
Bedford Specialty Care (4 stars), Lenox Care Center (3 stars)
How do Taylor County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 56.0 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.