Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Lake View, Iowa
0 of 1 nursing homes in Lake View (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
1.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
45
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$95,696 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
63 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Lake View, Iowa, is poor, with only one facility available. Families should be aware that the top-rated Blackhawk Life Care Center has received a 1-star rating and is associated with $95,696 in total fines, indicating significant concerns about quality.
The other 1 Lake View facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $95K.
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
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $95,696
Questions Lake View 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?"
Lake View's city average is 1.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 1 Lake View facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Lake View avg is 63 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Lake View facilities average 26.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Lake View at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- 1 facility carries Grade F — nearly half the market
- $95K in total fines across 1 facility
- Worst facility has $95K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 1.0 (dragged down by 1 F-grade)
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 26.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Lake View, IA are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Lake View (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Lake View?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Lake View 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 Lake View "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 Lake View?
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.