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Nursing homes in Winnebago County, Iowa
Winnebago County, Iowa, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 146 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies over three cycles, 15.1 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $26K across 2 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 | Winnebago County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 15.1 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $26K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely Mission Nursing Home | Buffalo Center | 42 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 16.7 | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Good Samaritan - Forest City | Forest City | 43 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 20.9 | $26K | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Lake Mills Care Center | Lake Mills | 61 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9.8 | — | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 2 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Legacy Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Winnebago County, Iowa?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 146 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Winnebago County have the highest CMS ratings?
Timely Mission Nursing Home (5 stars), Good Samaritan - Forest City (4 stars), Lake Mills Care Center (4 stars)
How do Winnebago County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 15.1 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.