Winslow House Care Center

Winslow House Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3456 Indian Creek Road in Marion, Iowa (Linn County, ZIP 52302). The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 50 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Winslow House Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility is 1 out of 5 stars, the lowest rating category, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections compared to the national baseline. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting staffing levels that exceed national norms across nursing staff categories. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest available, based on clinical data such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health indicators. These individual domain ratings are calculated and published by CMS as part of its Nursing Home Care Compare program. Winslow House Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities is typically available for short-term skilled care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid coverage may apply for longer-term residential care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about coverage and financial assistance should contact the facility directly at (319) 377-8296 or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared to national benchmarks, Winslow House Care Center presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating domains. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average, largely influenced by the 1-star health inspection rating, which is the most heavily weighted component in the overall CMS calculation. However, the facility performs notably above average in both staffing and quality measures, earning 4 and 5 stars in those respective categories. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection reports, which detail specific deficiencies, complaint investigations, and staffing data, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the facility's performance history.