Accura Healthcare Of Creston
Creston, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165275) · 31 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,801 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (641) 782-5012 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accura Healthcare Of Creston has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Accura Healthcare Of Creston reports total nurse staffing of about 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.4%.
Accura Healthcare Of Creston has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,801.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Accura Healthcare Of Creston is a 31-bed skilled nursing facility in Creston, Union County, Iowa, with an average of 25.3 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 21, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,801.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
Accura Healthcare Of Creston is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.5 stars across the chain. CMS data indicates no change of ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection results and rating details, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS-reported data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 68.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,801.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 31 beds and has an average of 25.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 21, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure ratings; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6417825012 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6417825012 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165275?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.