Akron Care Center, INC

Akron Care Center, INC is a government-owned, city-operated skilled nursing facility located at 991 Highway 3 in Akron, Iowa (Plymouth County), ZIP code 51001. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains a licensed capacity of 45 certified beds. As a city-government facility, it operates under public ownership rather than private or for-profit management. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Akron Care Center, INC holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5, reflecting the results of standard state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5, indicating the levels of nursing and aide staff hours provided per resident per day relative to facility size and resident care needs. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is based on clinical data indicators capturing resident health outcomes and care processes. Each component is assessed independently, and the overall rating represents a composite of these three domains. Akron Care Center, INC 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 eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to Iowa state eligibility criteria and income and asset requirements. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are advised to contact the facility directly at 712-568-2422 or consult with the Iowa Medicaid program and relevant benefits counseling services. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 out of 5, Akron Care Center, INC performs above average on its overall rating of 4 stars. The health inspection and staffing ratings, both at 4 stars, similarly exceed the national benchmark. The quality measure rating of 2 stars falls below the national average, indicating that this particular component warrants attention when evaluating the facility relative to peers nationwide. Prospective residents, family members, and care coordinators may wish to review the detailed quality measure indicators available through the CMS Care Compare tool to better understand the specific metrics contributing to this rating. The facility serves the Akron, Iowa area and Plymouth County region as a publicly accountable resource for senior nursing care.