Caring Acres Nursing And Rehab Center
Anita, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165217) · 41 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $51,773
Phone: (712) 762-3219 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caring Acres Nursing And Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Caring Acres reports total nurse staffing of 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a 4-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.3%.
Caring Acres has 1 federal fine on record totaling $51,773.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent quality issues and increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
Caring Acres Nursing And Rehab Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Anita, Cass County, Iowa, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 41 beds and reports an average daily census of 24.1 residents. It has been certified since May 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Caring Acres holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.60 per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $51,773.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality issues and is subject to increased inspection scrutiny. Families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare for details.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present 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?
Caring Acres has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 73.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $51,773.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent quality issues and increased inspection scrutiny; no abuse icon flag is noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 41 beds with an average daily census of 24.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not in the provided data; contact the facility at 7127623219 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7127623219 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165217?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.