Clarion Wellness And Rehabilitation Center
Clarion, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165362) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $24,174
Phone: (515) 532-2893 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clarion Wellness And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Clarion Wellness And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.9%.
Clarion Wellness And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $24,174.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Clarion Wellness And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Clarion, Wright County, Iowa, certified for 76 beds with an average of 63.6 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been approved since September 1997. It is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Clarion Wellness holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.83 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.36 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $24,174.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the provided data.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on 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?
Clarion Wellness has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.83 hours per resident per day, with 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 44.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $24,174.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 76 beds with an average daily census of 63.6 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 Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 17, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5155322893 and verify details 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 5155322893 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165362?state=IA.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
No, CMS data indicates ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
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.