Accura Healthcare Of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165549) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (641) 683-3372 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accura Healthcare Of Ottumwa in Ottumwa, IA has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. It also holds 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Accura Healthcare Of Ottumwa reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Accura Healthcare Of Ottumwa has no federal fines on record according to CMS, but there is 1 payment denial listed. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Accura Healthcare Of Ottumwa is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 2004 and is licensed for 60 certified beds, with an average of 55.3 residents in care.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility also earns a 4-star rating in health inspections, a 4-star rating in quality measures, and a 4-star staffing rating — all four CMS rating categories are consistent at 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.81 per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS does show 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent quality problems placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation data is provided in this record, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so the current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Accura Healthcare Of Ottumwa has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, with 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, and staff turnover of 25.4%. CMS rates staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 55.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate chain affiliation details.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score, plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6416833372 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6416833372 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165549?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.