Hiawatha Care Center

Nursing Home · Hiawatha, IA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number165537

Contact & location

405 North 15th Avenue
Hiawatha, IA 52233
Linn County
Phone
(319) 378-8583
ZIP code
52233 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
109
Residents per day
101.4 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
April 1, 2004
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.98 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.63 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.60 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.74 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.70 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
34.5 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
26.3 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 2, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 10 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-02 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-02
2026-04-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-03
2026-04-02 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-02
2025-10-29 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-11-03
2025-03-13 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-03-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-12
2025-01-08 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-08
2024-05-09 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-08
2024-05-09 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-06-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Hiawatha Care Center?

Hiawatha Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Iowa.

How many beds does Hiawatha Care Center have?

It has 109 certified beds and cares for about 101 residents per day.

Has Hiawatha Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Hiawatha Care Center?

(319) 378-8583. The facility is located at 405 North 15th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA 52233.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.