Creekside
Grundy Center, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165623) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 824-3212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Creekside in Grundy Center, Iowa holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Creekside reports total nurse staffing of 4.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Creekside has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon displayed and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Creekside is a non-profit nursing home in Grundy Center, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 2018. The facility has 55 certified beds with an average daily census of 37.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Creekside holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 5 stars, and Quality Measures 2 stars. These four ratings measure different aspects of care and combine to form the overall score.
Nurse staffing totals 4.1165 hours per resident per day, including 0.84145 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for Creekside. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data.
Creekside is part of the Western Home Communities chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars across the chain, meaning Creekside's rating is notably higher than its chain average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Adult children evaluating this facility should independently verify current details, including quality measures, on the official Care Compare listing linked in this profile.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Creekside has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Creekside is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.1165 hours per resident per day, including 0.84145 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 33.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines ($0.00) and no payment denials for Creekside.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed for Creekside in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Creekside has 55 certified beds with an average of 37.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Creekside is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Western Home Communities chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Creekside was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 15, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, which combine into an overall star rating; Creekside scores 5, 5, and 2 stars respectively, with an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact Creekside at 3198243212 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact Creekside at 3198243212 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Creekside's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165623?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.