Childserve Habilitation Center

Childserve Habilitation Center is a non-profit corporation skilled nursing and habilitation facility located at 5900 Pioneer Parkway in Johnston, Iowa, within Polk County. The facility holds 74 certified beds and maintains active certification status. As a Medicaid-certified facility, it serves residents whose care is funded through government assistance programs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across five categories, using a scale of one to five stars. Childserve Habilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating, based on surveys conducted by state agencies, stands at 4 stars. The staffing rating, which reflects the levels and consistency of nursing staff relative to resident census, is 5 stars. The quality measure rating, derived from clinical data points related to resident health outcomes, is also 5 stars. These individual domain ratings contribute to the composite overall score reported by CMS. As a Medicaid-certified facility, Childserve Habilitation Center accepts Medicaid as a payment source. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (515) 270-2205 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted payment types, and any additional financial considerations specific to the services provided. Eligibility requirements and coverage details vary based on individual circumstances and program enrollment. When compared to national benchmarks, Childserve Habilitation Center performs above average across multiple CMS rating categories. The national overall average for nursing facilities is 3.0 stars. This facility's overall rating of 5 stars, combined with a staffing rating and quality measure rating of 5 stars each, indicates performance that exceeds the national midpoint across these domains. The health inspection rating of 4 stars also remains above the national average. These ratings are derived from publicly reported CMS data and reflect performance over specific measurement periods. Ratings are subject to change as CMS updates its Five-Star Quality Rating System on a regular basis, and past performance in any given category does not guarantee future outcomes. Individuals researching long-term care options are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility alongside other available resources.