Guttenberg Care Center

Guttenberg Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1315 Acre Street in Guttenberg, Iowa (ZIP: 52052), within Clayton County. The facility operates with 46 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a Limited Liability Company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five stars across multiple categories. Guttenberg Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 5 stars, reflecting the results of standard state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 3 stars, indicating staffing levels in line with the national average. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects clinical performance indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health outcomes tracked by CMS. Guttenberg Care Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to financial eligibility criteria established by the state of Iowa. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (563) 252-2281 to obtain current information regarding accepted payers, private pay options, and availability. When compared against national benchmarks, Guttenberg Care Center presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. The 5-star overall and health inspection ratings are notably above the national average, suggesting a strong record in the areas measured by state inspection processes. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms, while the quality measure rating of 2 stars is below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating that certain clinical outcome measures warrant consideration when evaluating this facility. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review all available CMS data, including the full inspection reports and staffing details available through the CMS Care Compare tool, to make fully informed decisions about care options.