Halcyon House
Washington, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165483) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $51,006
Phone: (319) 653-7264 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Halcyon House holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars, with a Health Inspection rating of 2 stars and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Halcyon House reports 4.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 40.0% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
CMS records show Halcyon House has 1 federal fine totaling $51,006.00 and no payment denials on record; the facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Halcyon House is a 54-bed, non-profit skilled nursing facility in Washington, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 2003. The facility averages 51.8 residents and is part of the Wesleylife chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Halcyon House holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score reflects a Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.255 per resident per day, including 0.874 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $51,006.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility.
Halcyon House does not carry CMS's abuse icon designation, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families considering Halcyon House should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings summarize but do not replace the underlying survey data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Halcyon House has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Halcyon House is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.255 hours per resident per day, including 0.874 RN hours per resident per day, with 40.0% nursing turnover; CMS gives it a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $51,006.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, Halcyon House does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is a 54-bed facility with an average of 51.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Halcyon House is a non-profit corporation and part of the Wesleylife chain, which includes 10 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Halcyon House scores 4, 2, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3196537264 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 3196537264 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165483?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.