Accura Healthcare Of Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165528) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $34,567 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (712) 336-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accura Healthcare Of Spirit Lake has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Accura Healthcare Of Spirit Lake reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Accura Healthcare Of Spirit Lake has 1 federal fine on record totaling $34,567.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Accura Healthcare Of Spirit Lake is a 80-bed nursing home in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, with an average of 71.0 residents. The facility is operated as a For profit - Corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on 2004-04-22.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.53873 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.54821 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $34,567.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, per CMS records.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published data vintage available from CMS at the time of listing creation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.53873 hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 40.8%, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $34,567.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 80 beds and has an average of 71.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which includes 41 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on 2004-04-22.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 2, 2, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7123363300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7123363300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165528?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.