Accura Healthcare of Aurelia, LLC

Accura Healthcare of Aurelia, LLC is a skilled nursing facility located at 401 West Fifth Street in Aurelia, Iowa (Cherokee County), ZIP code 51005. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 41 certified beds, placing it among the smaller nursing facilities in the state. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting performance in line with the national average based on findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, indicating staffing levels and nurse hours per resident day that are consistent with national norms. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest rating available, reflecting strong performance across clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident outcomes tracked by CMS. Accura Healthcare of Aurelia accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs for coverage. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (712) 434-2294 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional coverage options that may apply. Overall, Accura Healthcare of Aurelia performs above the national average at the composite level, driven primarily by its 5-star quality measure rating. Its health inspection and staffing ratings are each at 3 stars, consistent with the national baseline. The facility's combination of a relatively small bed count and above-average overall rating may be relevant context for those comparing nursing facilities within Cherokee County or the broader northwest Iowa region.