Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Nursing Home · Humboldt, IA

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - County

CMS certification number16E718

Contact & location

1000 North 15th Street
Humboldt, IA 50548
Humboldt County
Phone
(515) 332-4200
ZIP code
50548 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
28
Residents per day
25.3 (90% occupied)
Ownership
Government - County
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
November 8, 2001
Participates in
Medicaid

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.37 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.95 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.64 (state 0.56 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.78 (state 2.51 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.64 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
45.9 (state 44.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 9, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 6.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
7 health · 4 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-09 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-19
2026-02-09 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-19
2026-02-09 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-10-22
2026-02-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-19
2024-01-04 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 2024-01-19
2024-01-04 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-01-19
2023-11-20 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 2023-12-13

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 Humboldt County Memorial Hospital?

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital has a 5-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 Humboldt County Memorial Hospital have?

It has 28 certified beds and cares for about 25 residents per day.

Has Humboldt County Memorial Hospital been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Humboldt County Memorial Hospital?

(515) 332-4200. The facility is located at 1000 North 15th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548.

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