Methodist Manor Retirement Community
Storm Lake, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165359) · 93 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (712) 732-1120 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Methodist Manor Retirement Community has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Methodist Manor Retirement Community reports 4.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.7%.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for Methodist Manor Retirement Community, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but there is 1 payment denial listed. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Methodist Manor Retirement Community is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 1997. It maintains 93 certified beds with an average of 86.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars. These four component ratings, along with the overall score, reflect CMS's most recent published data.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.25625 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.03913 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover stands at 25.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total). However, there is 1 payment denial noted in the CMS data. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this summary reflects only the data provided and the vintage of CMS's most recent public release.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Methodist Manor Retirement Community has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.25625 hours per resident per day, including 1.03913 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 25.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but there is 1 payment denial listed.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The 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?
It has 93 certified beds with an average of 86.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 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 into the overall score; here they are 3, 5, and 4 stars respectively, with an overall of 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7127321120 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 7127321120 to arrange a visit and review details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165359?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.