Community Memorial Health Center

Community Memorial Health Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 231 North Eighth Avenue West in Hartley, Iowa 51346, within O'Brien County. The facility operates 62 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit organization under the "Non profit - Other" ownership category. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several domains. Community Memorial Health Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, indicating performance below the national average in this area. This rating reflects findings from standard annual inspections and any complaint investigations conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating staffing levels that exceed national benchmarks for both total nursing hours and registered nurse hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects clinical outcome data reported across a range of resident health indicators. Community Memorial Health Center 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 criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements as determined by the state of Iowa. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (712) 728-2428 to confirm current payment options, availability, and any private pay arrangements. When evaluated against national averages, Community Memorial Health Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating is consistent with the national norm. The staffing rating of 5 stars represents a notable strength relative to national averages, suggesting residents may benefit from higher levels of nursing attention. However, the health inspection rating of 2 stars and the quality measure rating of 2 stars both fall below what is observed in the average facility nationally. These individual domain ratings provide a more detailed picture of facility performance beyond the overall score and may serve as useful data points when comparing facilities in the Hartley, Iowa area.