Hubbard Care Center

Hubbard Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 403 South State Street in Hubbard, Iowa (Hardin County), ZIP code 50122. The facility operates under a non-profit ownership structure and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 60 certified beds. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Hubbard Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which corresponds to the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census data submitted to CMS. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, based on clinical data indicators such as resident mobility, medication use, and other tracked health outcomes. These ratings are derived from CMS data and represent a point-in-time assessment. Hubbard Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is administered at the state level and is subject to income and asset eligibility requirements under Iowa guidelines. Individuals seeking information about specific coverage and financial eligibility are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or the appropriate government agency. When compared to national benchmarks, Hubbard Care Center performs above average across nearly all CMS-rated categories. The national overall average sits at 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars, combined with its 5-star health inspection and quality measure ratings and a 4-star staffing rating, positions it above the typical performance levels observed nationally. As with all CMS ratings, these figures reflect publicly reported data and are updated periodically. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the most current CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data and to conduct in-person visits when evaluating care options.