Wheatland Manor

Wheatland Manor is a for-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 316 East Lincolnway in Wheatland, Iowa, within Clinton County. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 44 certified beds, serving residents in the surrounding rural Iowa region. CMS assigns Wheatland Manor an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. Staffing also receives a 4-star rating, indicating staffing levels and nurse hours per resident day that fall above national norms. The quality measure rating, which is derived from clinical data reported for current residents, receives 3 stars, placing it in line with the national average. These ratings are published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program and are updated on a regular basis. Wheatland Manor is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payment. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities generally applies to short-term stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to federal eligibility requirements. Medicaid coverage may apply for longer-term residents who meet income and asset criteria established by the state of Iowa. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly regarding private pay options, insurance acceptance, and current availability. When compared against national benchmarks, Wheatland Manor performs above average in two of the four primary CMS rating categories. Its overall 4-star rating places it above the national mean, as does its 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. Nationally, nursing facilities are distributed across a 1-to-5 star scale, with the average overall rating at 3.0 stars. Wheatland Manor's profile reflects a facility that performs at or above average across most measured domains, based on data reported to CMS. Individuals researching care options in Clinton County, Iowa, can use these ratings alongside inspection reports and staffing data available through the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare tool to conduct a thorough comparison of available facilities.