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Golden Age Care Center
1915 South 18th Street, Centerville, IA 52544
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Golden Age Care Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Centerville, Iowa, certified for 46 beds and caring for about 36 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Iowa median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 2, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 24.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Appanoose Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 15 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.6 | 32.6 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.3% | 34.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 31 Jul 2025, 22 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.3%, RNs 0.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.8% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 10.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 8.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.5% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.0% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Golden Age Properties Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stegotek Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Blue Stone Therapy Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/22/2022 |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| Cattail Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2022 |
| Dahm, Knapp & Associates Pc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| Digital Stew Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Golden Age Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2014 |
| Guardian Pharmacy of Iowa LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Appanoose County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Specialty Care | Centerville | 46 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 32.6 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Mercyone Centerville Medical Center | Centerville, | 19 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 84.2 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Appanoose County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Golden Age Care Center been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has Golden Age Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Golden Age Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Golden Age Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Stegotek Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Golden Age Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.