Eastern Star Masonic Home

Eastern Star Masonic Home is a long-term care facility located at 715 West Mamie Eisenhower in Boone, Iowa (ZIP code 50036). The facility operates with 76 certified beds and is classified under non-profit ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, and can be reached by phone at (515) 432-5274. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. This rating is composed of three distinct component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting findings from standard state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels and case-mix adjusted hours that are above average compared to other certified nursing facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, based on clinical data reported to CMS covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and other care outcomes. Eastern Star Masonic Home is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing facility care is available to residents who meet Iowa's financial and functional eligibility criteria. Individuals and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly and consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage details and availability. When compared against national benchmarks, Eastern Star Masonic Home presents a profile that is consistent with the national average overall, while performing above average in both staffing and quality measures. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, placing this facility's overall rating at parity with that benchmark. The above-average staffing and quality measure ratings suggest that, on those specific dimensions, the facility reports stronger performance than many of its peers across the country. The health inspection rating at 3 stars is also consistent with national norms. Boone County, Iowa, is the facility's service area, and it represents one of the available nursing care options for residents in that region seeking Medicare and Medicaid certified long-term or post-acute care.