Azria Health Clarinda
Clarinda, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165158) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,448
Phone: (712) 542-5161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Azria Health Clarinda 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 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Azria Health Clarinda reports 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.8% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Azria Health Clarinda has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,448.00, and 0 payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Azria Health Clarinda is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 70 beds and reports an average daily census of 59.2 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since February 14, 1991, and is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Azria Health Clarinda holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 1 star, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.66 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,448.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
This facility is part of the Azria Health chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Azria Health Clarinda 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?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.66 per resident per day, with 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 32.8%; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,448.00 and 0 payment denials.
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?
The facility is certified for 70 beds and has an average daily census of 59.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Azria Health chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 14, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 2, 3, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7125425161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7125425161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165158?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.