Accura Healthcare Of Onawa
Onawa, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165256) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 423-2510 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa reports total nurse staffing of about 3.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa is a 46-bed skilled nursing facility in Onawa, Monona County, Iowa, with an average daily census of 40.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, Accura Healthcare Of Onawa holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 2 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.22 per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased inspection.
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa is part of the Accura Healthcare chain, which operates 41 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars. CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent CMS reporting cycle available at time of data pull.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Accura Healthcare Of Onawa 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?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.22 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 46 certified beds and an average daily census of 40.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is 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 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (2 stars), Quality Measures (2 stars), Staffing (3 stars), and an Overall rating (2 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7124232510 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7124232510 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165256?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.