Lake Mills Care Center

Lake Mills Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 406 South Tenth Avenue East in Lake Mills, Iowa (Winnebago County, ZIP code 50450). The facility operates 61 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents and can be reached by phone at (641) 592-4900. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Lake Mills Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting a performance that is in line with the national average. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, indicating staffing levels comparable to national norms. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest rating possible under the CMS system, suggesting that clinical quality outcomes reported by the facility are notably strong relative to national benchmarks. Each individual rating dimension is measured independently, and the overall rating is a composite that weighs all three components. Lake Mills Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is authorized to bill these federal and state programs for eligible residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific conditions and time limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for individuals who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria established by the state of Iowa. Individuals and families are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to understand coverage specifics and any private-pay arrangements that may apply. When compared to national averages, Lake Mills Care Center presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection and staffing ratings, both at 3 stars, are consistent with facilities performing at the national average in those categories. The 5-star quality measure rating is a distinction that fewer facilities achieve and indicates strong performance on the clinical and outcome metrics tracked by CMS. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which provides additional detail on inspection reports, staffing hours, and individual quality measures, to support a thorough evaluation of care options in the Lake Mills area.