The New Homestead Care Center
Guthrie Center, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165525) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 332-2204 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The New Homestead Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
The New Homestead Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
The New Homestead Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
The New Homestead Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Guthrie Center, Guthrie County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 58 certified beds and an average of 46.9 residents, and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since January 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.07 for Iowa. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.47, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.47. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
There is no indication in the provided data of a chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website, as ratings and records may be updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of approximately 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including about 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — there are no federal fines on record for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 58 certified beds and an average daily population of 46.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components: health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6413322204 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not addressed by the CMS data; contact the facility at 6413332204 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for tour information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165525?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.