Nursing homes in Worth County, Iowa
Worth County, Iowa, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 86 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies over three cycles, 39.5 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $39K 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 | Worth County | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 387 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 39.5 | 31.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $39K | $7.5M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Retirement Home | Northwood | 42 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 31.0 | $25K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Manly Specialty Care | Manly | 44 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 47.7 | $14K | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 2 |
| F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | 2 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Care Initiatives (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Worth County, Iowa?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 86 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Worth County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lutheran Retirement Home (3 stars), Manly Specialty Care (3 stars)
How do Worth County nursing homes compare with Iowa?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 39.5 per 100 beds against 31.7 statewide.