Fonda Specialty Care

Fonda Specialty Care is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 607 Queen Street in Fonda, Iowa, within Pocahontas County. The facility holds certification under both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 46 certified beds. It serves residents in a rural area of northwest Iowa and functions as a long-term and specialty care provider for the surrounding community. CMS assigns Fonda Specialty Care an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspection surveys conducted on a routine basis. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing aide hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating reaches 5 out of 5, the highest available score, based on clinical data reported across a range of resident health and care indicators including mobility outcomes, medication management, and other tracked metrics. Fonda Specialty Care accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who qualify for federal health insurance programs as well as those enrolled in the joint federal and state assistance program. Individuals and families reviewing financial coverage options should contact the facility directly at (712) 288-4441 to confirm current payment policies, available bed types, and any private pay arrangements that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, Fonda Specialty Care performs above average across all measured categories. The national overall star rating average is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it in the upper tier of CMS-rated facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably higher than typical performance levels seen across the broader national pool of certified nursing facilities. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars each also exceed the national average. These ratings are derived from data reported to and verified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically as new inspection and clinical data become available. Ratings reflect conditions at the time of the most recent data collection and may change as new surveys are completed.