Oskaloosa Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165589) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $45,354
Phone: (641) 676-3414 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oskaloosa Care Center has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars, with a Health Inspection rating of 1 star and a Staffing rating of 2 stars.
Oskaloosa Care Center reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 62.6% and a CMS Staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Oskaloosa Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $45,354.00, with no payment denials; CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Oskaloosa Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, certified for 83 beds with an average of 79.9 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 4, 2008.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its Health Inspection rating is also 1 star, its Quality Measure rating is 2 stars, and its Staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.66 per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.6%, which reflects the share of nursing staff who left the facility during the reporting period.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $45,354.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program in this data. There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as the summary star ratings reflect only a portion of the information CMS collects. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare snapshot provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Oskaloosa Care Center has an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
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 hours are 3.66 per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 62.6% and a Staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $45,354.00 and no payment denials.
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 Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 83 beds with an average of 79.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-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 September 4, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall rating plus separate ratings for Health Inspections (1 star here), Quality Measures (2 stars), and Staffing (2 stars), which combine into the Overall rating of 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the data provided; please contact the facility at 6416763414 or check Medicare Care Compare for services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 6416763414 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 latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165589?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.