Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is a skilled nursing facility located at 1000 North 15th Street in Humboldt, Iowa (ZIP 50548). The facility operates under government, county ownership and maintains 28 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (515) 332-4200. The facility 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. Humboldt County Memorial Hospital received a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure rating of 4 stars. These ratings are published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are based on data collected through on-site inspections, staffing payroll records, and resident assessment data. Individual domain ratings contribute to, but do not independently determine, the overall star rating. Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is certified as a Medicaid facility. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current accepted payment types, including whether Medicare, private pay, or long-term care insurance arrangements are available. Coverage determinations and eligibility requirements vary based on individual circumstances and payer policies. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital's overall rating of 5 stars indicates a performance level that is above the national benchmark across the combined measures used by CMS. Its staffing rating of 5 stars is notably above average, while its health inspection and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each also exceed the national midpoint. As a county-owned facility with a limited bed count of 28, it serves a relatively small number of residents within the Humboldt County region of Iowa. Individuals seeking more detailed inspection reports, staffing data, or quality measure breakdowns may access the full dataset through the CMS Care Compare tool.