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Denison Care Center

Denison, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165238) · 46 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.07★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 263-5611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Denison Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

Denison Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.

Denison Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the given data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Denison Care Center Denison Care Center: 4★ 4★ IA average IA average: 3.07★ 3.07★ Campbell Street Se chain avg Campbell Street Se chain avg: 2.1★ 2.1★

About this facility

Denison Care Center is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on November 4, 1994. The facility is certified for 46 beds and reports an average daily census of 26.7 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid.

According to CMS Care Compare, Denison Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average overall rating of 3.07. Its individual CMS ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.6%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.

Denison Care Center is part of the Campbell Street Services chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.1 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Denison Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, 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 about 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a staff turnover rate of 28.6%; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Denison Care Center is certified for 46 beds and has an average daily census of 26.7 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 Campbell Street Services chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for certification on November 4, 1994.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — with this facility scoring 4, 4, 4, and 2 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7122635611 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7122635611 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165238?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.