Guttenberg Care Center
Guttenberg, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165334) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 252-2281 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guttenberg Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Guttenberg Care Center reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.0%. CMS rates its staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Guttenberg Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Guttenberg Care Center is a 46-bed skilled nursing facility in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Iowa, with an average daily census of 33 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, Guttenberg Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 3 stars for quality measures.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Guttenberg Care Center is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator now in place.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection record directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Guttenberg Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Guttenberg Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day with 0.74 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 40.0%, and CMS gives staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility by CMS.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Guttenberg Care Center is certified for 46 beds and has an average daily census of 33 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5632522281 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5632522281 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Guttenberg Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165334?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.