Algona Manor Care Center

Algona Manor Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2221 East McGregor Street in Algona, Iowa, within Kossuth County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 46 certified beds, making it a smaller community-based care setting. Algona Manor Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, a staffing rating of 4 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 5 out of 5. These ratings are based on data collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically to reflect current performance information. Algona Manor Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Individuals relying on government-funded insurance programs may be eligible for coverage at this facility depending on their specific benefit status and the type of care required. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (515) 295-3505 to confirm current payment options, availability, and any private pay arrangements that may apply. When measured against national benchmarks, Algona Manor Care Center performs above average across all three CMS rating categories. The overall rating of 5 stars exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is particularly notable, as this category reflects clinical data such as rates of resident falls, pressure ulcers, and other health outcomes tracked during a resident's stay. Both the health inspection rating of 4 stars and the staffing rating of 4 stars also surpass national norms. Staffing ratings account for the hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, as well as staff turnover data. Health inspection ratings are calculated based on the findings from standard annual inspections and complaint investigations conducted by state survey agencies. Taken together, these figures position Algona Manor Care Center above the midpoint of nationally reported skilled nursing facilities across all measured dimensions.