Creston Specialty Care

Creston Specialty Care is a long-term care facility located at 1001 Cottonwood Drive in Creston, Iowa (Union County, ZIP code 50801). The facility operates with 74 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate ownership entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Creston Specialty Care holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns precisely with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services based on data collected through health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. This facility received a 3-star rating in each of the three individual rating categories. The health inspection rating of 3 stars reflects findings from state-conducted inspections and complaint investigations. The staffing rating of 3 stars is based on the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, adjusted for the facility's resident acuity mix. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is derived from clinical data on resident health outcomes across multiple standardized measures. Creston Specialty Care accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet state eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (641) 782-8511 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance or payment options that may be accepted. With an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, Creston Specialty Care performs at the national average across all four CMS rating dimensions. Nationally, facilities can range from 1 star, indicating performance below most other facilities, to 5 stars, indicating performance above most others. A 3-star rating in each category places this facility in the middle tier of rated nursing homes nationwide. Prospective residents and their families may find it useful to review detailed CMS inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns available through the Medicare Care Compare tool when evaluating this facility alongside others in Union County or the broader southwest Iowa region.