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Nursing homes in Wapello County, Iowa
Wapello County, Iowa, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 246 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 68 health deficiencies over three cycles, 27.6 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $101K 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 | Wapello 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) | 27.6 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $101K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa | Ottumwa | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10.0 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Ridgewood Specialty Care | Ottumwa | 60 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 30.0 | $9K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Good Samaritan - Ottumwa | Ottumwa | 126 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 44 | 34.9 | $92K | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 6 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 6 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Wapello County, Iowa?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 246 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Wapello County have the highest CMS ratings?
Accura Healthcare of Ottumwa (4 stars), Ridgewood Specialty Care (3 stars), Good Samaritan - Ottumwa (2 stars)
How do Wapello County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 27.6 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.