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Oakwood Care Center
400 Highway 18 West, Clear Lake, IA 50428
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.
Oakwood Care Center, in Clear Lake, Iowa, is certified for 76 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Legacy Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Iowa median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 6, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 40.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cerro Gordo Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 12 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.8 | 15.8 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.3% | 47.1% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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 Dec 2025, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2023 |
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 40.3%, RNs 37.5%; 2 administrators 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 | 7.3% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.3% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.5% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Clear Lake Ia Skilled Nursing Facility Llc. Chain: Legacy Healthcare (89 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Portfolio Opco Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Oakway Operations LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Cascade Capital Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Cascade Capital Partners LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Ccg Gorgona LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Clear Lake Ia Property Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Gorgona Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Gorgona Propco Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Gorgona Sub Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Mn8 Rh Holdco LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
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 Cerro Gordo County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Community Nursing Home | Rockwell | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2.5 | — | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center | Mason City | 71 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9.9 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Good Shepherd Health Center | Mason City | 170 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 16.5 | $87K | 24 Feb 2026 |
| I O O F Home and Community Therapy Center | Mason City | 82 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 15.9 | $9K | 19 Mar 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Cerro Gordo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Oakwood Care Center been cited for?
12 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 Oakwood Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Oakwood Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Oakwood Care Center?
It is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Iowa Portfolio Opco Holdings LLC, Oakway Operations LLC and Legacy Healthcare Financial Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Oakwood Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Dec 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.