Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Shenandoah, Iowa
0 of 2 nursing homes in Shenandoah (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 0 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
0.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
92
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
2 Grade F
$175,481 in combined fines
Zero Fines
0
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
31 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Shenandoah, Iowa is poor, with both facilities receiving a combined total of $175,481 in fines. Families should be cautious, as the top facility, Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah, has received a low rating of 1 star.
The other 2 Shenandoah facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $175K.
Recommended
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
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
- 2 Have fines totaling $175,481
Questions Shenandoah 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?"
Shenandoah's city average is 0.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 2 Shenandoah facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Shenandoah avg is 31 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Shenandoah facilities average 52.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Shenandoah at a Glance
Good News
- No facilities currently meet our strict recommendation criteria
Be Aware
- 2 facilities carry Grade F — nearly half the market
- $175K in total fines across 2 facilities
- Worst facility has $167K in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 2.0 (dragged down by 2 F-grades)
- 100% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 0% government
- 52.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Shenandoah, IA are recommended?
0 of 2 nursing homes in Shenandoah (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Shenandoah?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Shenandoah has 2 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 Shenandoah "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 Shenandoah?
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.