The Alverno Health Care Facility
Clinton, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165509) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 242-1521 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, Iowa has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
The Alverno Health Care Facility reports 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.4%.
The Alverno Health Care Facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Alverno Health Care Facility is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Clinton, Iowa, certified for 112 beds with an average of 84 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since June 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Alverno holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.70947 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.71392 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.4%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, no payment denials, and no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status listed in the provided data.
The Alverno Health Care Facility is part of the Trinity Health chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.3 across the chain. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting period available in the provided dataset. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for further detail 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?
The Alverno has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Alverno accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.70947 hours per resident per day, with 0.71392 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 45.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Alverno is certified for 112 beds and has an average of 84 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Trinity Health chain, which includes 19 facilities with an average rating of 3.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports separate ratings for health inspections (2/5), staffing (4/5), quality measures (3/5), and an overall rating (2/5) that combines these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5632421521 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5632421521 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for The Alverno at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165509?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.