Story Medical Senior Care

Story Medical Senior Care is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 710 S 19th Street in Nevada, Iowa, within Story County. The facility maintains 60 certified beds and operates as a Medicaid-certified care setting. As a county government entity, it falls under public ownership rather than private or nonprofit administration. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns Story Medical Senior Care an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating reflects performance across three distinct rating categories. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating, which accounts for the levels of nursing and aide hours provided per resident per day, receives a 5 out of 5 stars. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data indicators such as resident health outcomes and functional assessments, receives a 4 out of 5 stars. Each of these component ratings contributes to the composite overall score assigned by CMS. Story Medical Senior Care is certified to accept Medicaid as a payment source, making it accessible to residents who meet eligibility requirements for that program. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility should contact the admissions office directly at (515) 382-2111 to inquire about current availability, accepted payment types, and any applicable financial qualification processes. Medicare certification status should also be confirmed directly with the facility, as coverage specifics can vary. When compared against national benchmarks, Story Medical Senior Care performs above average across multiple rating dimensions. The national overall average for CMS star ratings is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars indicates performance that exceeds that benchmark. Both the staffing rating of 5 stars and the component ratings for health inspections and quality measures reflect performance that is above what is typical nationally. Story County residents and families evaluating skilled nursing options in the Nevada, Iowa area may use these CMS data points as one reference among several when assessing facility characteristics. CMS updates these ratings periodically, so consulting the most current data is recommended when making care decisions.