Halcyon House

Halcyon House is a long-term care facility located at 1015 South Iowa Avenue in Washington, Iowa (zip code 52353). The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 54 certified beds and serves residents in Washington County. Halcyon House holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for Halcyon House is 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted over a standard review period. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible rating, indicating staffing levels that surpass national benchmarks for both nurse and aide hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other tracked health outcomes among residents. Halcyon House is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and time limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing facility care is subject to state eligibility criteria and income and asset guidelines. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage options are advised to consult directly with the facility or with appropriate state and federal program offices regarding eligibility and enrollment. When evaluated against national averages, Halcyon House presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating is above the national 3.0-star average, driven largely by its top-tier scores in staffing and quality measures. The health inspection component at 2 stars, however, indicates performance below national norms in that category. The combination of a strong staffing rating and strong quality measure rating alongside a lower health inspection rating may reflect differences in survey findings versus operational and clinical outcomes. Families and administrators reviewing this facility as part of a care search may wish to examine the specific inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for additional detail on cited deficiencies or patterns identified during the review period.