On With Life Long Term Care

On With Life Long Term Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 1002 W Washington Ave. in Polk City, Iowa 50225, within Polk County. The facility operates 40 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across multiple categories. On With Life Long Term Care holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, which is the highest tier on the five-point scale. The health inspection rating stands at 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal on-site inspections. The staffing rating is 4 stars, which accounts for the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, which is based on clinical data reported for residents across multiple health outcome categories. With respect to payment options, On With Life Long Term Care is certified to serve residents covered by Medicare and Medicaid. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (515) 421-9200 to confirm current availability and to inquire about any additional private pay or insurance arrangements that may be accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, On With Life Long Term Care presents a notable profile. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 stars. This facility's overall rating of 5 stars places it above that national average. The health inspection rating of 5 stars similarly exceeds what is typical nationally. The staffing rating of 4 stars is above the national midpoint as well. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, indicating that clinical outcome measures for residents are consistent with what is observed across nursing facilities in the United States. As a 40-bed non-profit facility, On With Life Long Term Care is smaller in scale compared to many nursing homes nationally, which may have implications for the character and staffing of day-to-day care delivery. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review current CMS inspection reports and supplement this data with direct communication with the facility.