Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Oskaloosa, Iowa
0 of 3 nursing homes in Oskaloosa (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
234
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
2 Grade F
$87,157 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
19 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Oskaloosa, Iowa, is weak, with all three facilities facing challenges, including a total of $76,668 in fines. Families should be cautious, as the top-rated facility, Crystal Heights Care Center, holds only a C+ rating, indicating limited options for quality care.
The other 3 Oskaloosa facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 3 have fines totaling $87K.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 3 Have fines totaling $87,157
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Oskaloosa Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Oskaloosa's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
3 of 3 Oskaloosa facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Oskaloosa avg is 19 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Oskaloosa facilities average 22.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Oskaloosa at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- 2 facilities carry Grade F — nearly half the market
- $87K in total fines across 3 facilities
- Worst facility has $46K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 35.7 (dragged down by 2 F-grades)
- 67% for-profit, 33% non-profit, 0% government
- 22.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Oskaloosa, IA are recommended?
0 of 3 nursing homes in Oskaloosa (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Oskaloosa?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Oskaloosa has 3 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 Oskaloosa "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 Oskaloosa?
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.