The Village of Ackley

The Village of Ackley is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 502 Butler Street in Ackley, Iowa (zip code 50601), within Hardin County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 38 certified beds, placing it among the smaller long-term care providers in the state. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across five categories, with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. The Village of Ackley holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings vary considerably across measured domains. The health inspection rating stands at 1 star, the lowest possible score, indicating a greater number or severity of deficiencies noted during state inspections relative to other facilities. The staffing rating is 4 stars, reflecting staffing levels that are above the national average when adjusted for resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility performs at or near the top nationally on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other tracked outcomes. The Village of Ackley is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to duration and coverage limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to individual eligibility requirements under Iowa's Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking information about private pay rates or other accepted payment methods are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (641) 847-3531. When considered alongside national benchmarks, The Village of Ackley presents a mixed profile. The facility's overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, largely influenced by its 1-star health inspection score. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings indicate above-average performance in those specific areas. The 5-star quality measure rating in particular represents the highest tier nationally, while the 4-star staffing rating also places the facility above average in that domain. Prospective residents and their families may find it useful to weigh these individual component scores alongside the overall rating when evaluating whether this facility aligns with specific care priorities. State inspection reports, which provide detail on the nature of any cited deficiencies, are publicly available through the CMS Care Compare database and through the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.