Oaknoll Retirement Residence
Iowa City, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165030) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 351-1720 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oaknoll Retirement Residence has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Oaknoll Retirement Residence reports total nurse staffing of about 5.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.9%.
Oaknoll Retirement Residence has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Oaknoll Retirement Residence is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since November 1988. The facility has 70 certified beds and an average daily census of 57.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Oaknoll holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Of its four component ratings, the health inspection rating is 5 stars and the staffing rating is 5 stars, while the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars. These four ratings reflect different aspects of care and together make up CMS's overall assessment.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 5.27942 hours per resident per day, including 0.90114 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.9%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Oaknoll Retirement Residence has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with 27.9% nursing turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines (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, CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 70 certified beds with an average daily census of 57.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 30, 1988.
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 rates 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures.
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 3193511720 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3193511720 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165030?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.