Akron Care Center, Inc
Akron, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165595) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 568-2422 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Akron Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Akron Care Center reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 3.80, including roughly 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Akron Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Akron Care Center, Inc is a government-owned (City) nursing home in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 45 certified beds and an average daily population of 42.5 residents, and has been federally certified since August 2009.
According to CMS Care Compare, Akron Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.80, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.89. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — meaning there is no federal fines on record for Akron Care Center at this time. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it indicate any change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Akron Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Akron Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 3.80, with RN hours of about 0.89, and nursing staff turnover is 40.4%. The staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility, meaning there is no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Akron Care Center has 45 certified beds and an average daily population of 42.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by the City government (Government - City ownership). The data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Akron Care Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 21, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 712-568-2422 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 712-568-2422 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165595?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.