Keystone Nursing Care Center INC

Keystone Nursing Care Center INC is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 250 Fifth Street in Keystone, Iowa (zip code 52249), within Benton County. The facility operates with 55 certified beds and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid programs. It can be reached by phone at (319) 442-3234. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Keystone Nursing Care Center INC holds an overall CMS 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 outcomes from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants, relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, based on clinical data reported for residents such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other measurable health outcomes. Keystone Nursing Care Center INC is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Iowa. Individuals seeking information about private pay options, long-term care insurance acceptance, or other financial arrangements should contact the facility directly. Across all CMS rating categories, Keystone Nursing Care Center INC performs at or above the national average of 3.0 overall stars. The overall rating of 5 stars, combined with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star quality measure rating, positions this facility in the top tier nationally when compared to other Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes. The staffing rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average. These figures are drawn from CMS data and are updated periodically to reflect the most current inspection cycles and staffing reports. Prospective residents, families, and healthcare professionals can use this data as one component in evaluating nursing care options in Benton County and the surrounding region of Iowa.