Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Guthrie Center, Iowa
0 of 1 nursing homes in Guthrie Center (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
58
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
41 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Guthrie Center, Iowa, is poor, with only one facility available, The New Homestead Care Center, rated 2 stars. Families should be cautious as there are no recommended options and the single facility has received fines, indicating potential concerns with care quality.
The other 1 Guthrie Center facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Questions Guthrie Center Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Guthrie Center's city average is 2.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Guthrie Center facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Guthrie Center avg is 41 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Guthrie Center facilities average 24.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Guthrie Center at a Glance
Good News
- 1 facility with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- No major red flags in this market
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 45.0
- 0% for-profit, 100% non-profit, 0% government
- 24.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Guthrie Center, IA are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Guthrie Center (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Guthrie Center?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Guthrie Center has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Guthrie Center "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Guthrie Center?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.