Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake

Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 1912 Zenith Avenue in Spirit Lake, Iowa, within Dickinson County. The facility operates 80 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit corporation. It is currently active and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake 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 2 out of 5 stars, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the site. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average across nursing staff categories. The quality measure rating stands at 3 out of 5 stars, which is consistent with the national average and reflects clinical outcome data such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and functional status among residents. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake is eligible to receive payment from both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families are advised to confirm current payment policies directly with the facility, as coverage terms and availability can change. When assessed against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its staffing rating of 4 stars is notably above the national average, suggesting relatively stronger nurse-to-resident ratios compared to many facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is in line with the national average. However, the overall rating of 2 stars and the health inspection rating of 2 stars are both below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating areas that prospective residents and their families may wish to examine more closely when reviewing inspection reports. Detailed inspection findings are available through the CMS Care Compare database for further reference.