Lenox Care Center
Lenox, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165235) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 333-2226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lenox 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 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lenox Care Center reports 4.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Lenox Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, 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
Lenox Care Center is a 36-bed skilled nursing facility in Lenox, Iowa (Taylor County), with an average of 25.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit partnership and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lenox Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for Iowa (state average 3.07). This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.63 hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Lenox Care Center is part of the Arboreta Healthcare chain, which operates 2 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lenox Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS classifies as at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Lenox Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 31.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lenox Care Center has 36 certified beds and an average of 25.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Arboreta Healthcare chain, which operates 2 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Lenox Care Center scores 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively in these categories.
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 641-333-2226 and verify current offerings 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 641-333-2226 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details for Lenox Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165235?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.