Creekside

Creekside is a long-term care facility located at 503 Wical Way in Grundy Center, Iowa (ZIP 50638) within Grundy County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Creekside has a total of 55 certified beds, making it a smaller facility by national standards. Creekside 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 domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Creekside received a 5-star rating in both the health inspection and staffing categories, indicating performance in those areas that meets the highest tier of the CMS rating scale. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome data across a range of resident health indicators, received 3 stars, placing that component at the national average. The overall 5-star rating reflects the weighted combination of all three components as calculated by CMS. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Creekside is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities is generally limited to short-term rehabilitative stays following a qualifying hospital admission and is subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid coverage applies to longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements, which vary by state. Individuals and families seeking to understand coverage options are advised to consult with CMS resources or a benefits counselor for guidance specific to their circumstances. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Creekside performs notably above average on an overall basis, driven primarily by its top-tier health inspection and staffing ratings. The 3-star quality measure rating aligns with the national average for that component. With 55 certified beds, the facility is smaller than many nursing homes across the country, which can influence staffing ratios and the overall care environment. The facility's non-profit corporate ownership structure is a common model among community-based nursing facilities in rural Iowa. Creekside can be reached by phone at (319) 824-3212 for inquiries regarding admissions, services, or availability.