Eastern Star Masonic Home
Boone, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165468) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 432-5274 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Eastern Star Masonic Home has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Eastern Star Masonic Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Eastern Star Masonic Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no indication in the CMS data of an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Eastern Star Masonic Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Boone, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 2002. The facility maintains 76 certified beds with an average of 70.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Eastern Star Masonic Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.07 for Iowa. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.13, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. The facility's reported nursing staff turnover rate is 39.5%.
Regarding its penalty record, CMS Care Compare lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded.
There is no indication in the CMS data that this facility carries an abuse icon or that it has been placed in the Special Focus Facility program.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. CMS records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details, including any updates to inspection results or staffing figures, directly on Medicare 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?
Eastern Star Masonic Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
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 4.13 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 39.5%. CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Eastern Star Masonic Home has 76 certified beds and an average daily population of 70.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is operated as a non-profit (other) entity; the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on September 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Eastern Star Masonic Home scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
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 (515) 432-5274 or 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 (515) 432-5274 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 latest inspection results, ratings, and penalty history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165468?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.