Adel Acres
Adel, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165555) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $58,014 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (515) 993-4511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Adel Acres holds a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Adel Acres reports total nurse staffing of about 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 1 star. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Adel Acres has 3 federal fines on record totaling $58,014.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus program, indicating a history of persistent quality problems that families should review on Care Compare.
About this facility
Adel Acres is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Adel, Dallas County, Iowa, operating with 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 38.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since December 2004. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Adel Acres carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspections rated 1 star, quality measures rated 4 stars, and staffing rated 1 star. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.02 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.42 hours per resident per day. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the supplied data.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 3 federal fines totaling $58,014.00 and 1 payment denial. Families should note that CMS has designated Adel Acres as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning the facility has a history of persistent quality problems and is being monitored more closely than typical nursing homes; this status does not necessarily mean it is currently an active Special Focus Facility, but families should review the current inspection history on Care Compare. No abuse icon designation was provided in this data set.
Adel Acres was not identified as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as compiled for this listing; families should confirm current status directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Adel Acres has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Adel Acres is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.02 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 1 star; CMS did not report a turnover percentage in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 3 fines totaling $58,014.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated Adel Acres an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program; no abuse icon data was provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Adel Acres has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 38.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation was listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Adel Acres has been certified since December 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Adel Acres scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail was not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (515) 993-4511 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
Tour details are not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (515) 993-4511 to arrange a visit and review its current inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Adel Acres' current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165555?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.