Hiawatha Care Center

Hiawatha Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 405 North 15th Avenue in Hiawatha, Iowa, within Linn County. The facility operates 109 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Hiawatha Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting results from state surveys and complaint investigations conducted over a standard review period. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating that nurse and aide staffing levels at this facility are above the national average when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as resident mobility, medication management, and other health outcomes tracked by CMS. Hiawatha 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 eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid coverage is available for eligible residents requiring long-term care, based on state program guidelines. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (319) 378-8583 to discuss private pay options, insurance compatibility, and current bed availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Hiawatha Care Center presents a mixed profile across its CMS-rated categories. The overall 3-star rating places the facility at the national median. However, both the staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars indicate above-average performance in those specific domains relative to the national pool of CMS-rated nursing facilities. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. These ratings are based on data reported to CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection cycles and clinical data are submitted. Individuals researching long-term or post-acute care options in the Hiawatha and greater Linn County area may find this data useful as one component of a broader evaluation process.