Hiawatha Care Center
Hiawatha, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165537) · 109 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 378-8583 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hiawatha Care Center 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.
Hiawatha Care Center reports 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Hiawatha Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hiawatha Care Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Hiawatha, Linn County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 2004. The facility is licensed for 109 beds and has an average daily census of 101.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hiawatha Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.98 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
No ownership change has been reported by CMS within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
This profile is built entirely from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure detail directly on Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hiawatha Care Center 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?
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 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a 34.5% nursing turnover rate, and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility by CMS, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 109 beds and has an average daily census of 101.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (3 stars), Staffing (4 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), and an Overall rating (3 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3193788583 and verify 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 3193788583 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 full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165537?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.