Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in State Center, Iowa
0 of 1 nursing homes in State Center (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Iowa statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
39
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
45 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in State Center, Iowa, is poor, with only one facility available. Families should be aware that State Center Specialty Care, rated 3 stars, is the only option, but there are no recommended facilities, highlighting a lack of quality care in the area.
The other 1 State Center facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
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
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions State 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?"
State Center's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 State Center facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; State Center avg is 45 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
State Center facilities average 31.0 deficiencies per inspection
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State 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: 55.0
- 0% for-profit, 100% non-profit, 0% government
- 31.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in State Center, IA are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in State 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 State Center?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While State 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 State 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 State 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.