Lamoni Specialty Care

Lamoni Specialty Care is a long-term care facility located at 215 South Oak Street, Lamoni, Iowa 50140, in Decatur County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 43 certified beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the state of Iowa. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Lamoni Specialty Care holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component ratings, each of which also stands at 4 out of 5 stars. The health inspection rating of 4 stars reflects the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating of 4 stars is based on nurse staffing hours relative to resident census, including measures for registered nurses and total nursing staff. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is calculated from clinical data submitted by the facility covering areas such as resident mobility, pain management, and use of antipsychotic medications. All three component ratings exceed the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. Lamoni Specialty Care 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 specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is income and asset dependent, administered through the Iowa Department of Human Services. Individuals and families seeking placement are advised to confirm current payment policies and bed availability directly with the facility at (641) 784-3388. When compared to national benchmarks, Lamoni Specialty Care performs above the national average across all four CMS rating categories. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 out of 5. Facilities that receive a 4-star overall rating represent above-average performance relative to all rated skilled nursing facilities nationwide. The consistency of 4-star ratings across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures indicates uniform performance across multiple evaluation domains. As a non-profit corporation operating in a rural Iowa county, the facility serves a community with limited local alternatives for skilled nursing and long-term care services. All data presented reflects the most recent CMS Nursing Home Compare information available and is subject to periodic updates as new inspection and staffing data are submitted.