Chautauqua Guest Home #3
Charles City, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165243) · 57 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 228-5351 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chautauqua Guest Home #3 has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Chautauqua Guest Home #3 reports 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.8%.
Chautauqua Guest Home #3 has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Chautauqua Guest Home #3 is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Charles City, Iowa, certified since 1995 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 57 certified beds and currently averages 43.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Chautauqua Guest Home #3 holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities that CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No ownership change has been reported for this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this listing.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Chautauqua Guest Home #3 has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 23.8% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon flagged, and this facility is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 57 beds and averages 43.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in this listing.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data set does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6412285351 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6412285351 to arrange a visit and verify current information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165243?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.