Great River Care Center
Mc Gregor, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165301) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,281
Phone: (563) 873-3527 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Great River Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Great River Care Center reports 3.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.0%.
Great River Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,281.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Great River Care Center is a 39-bed nursing home in McGregor, Iowa (Clayton County), with an average of 30.1 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1997.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4, Quality Measure rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,281.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes that are persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Great River Care Center is part of the Edgewood Convalescent Home chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.4. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data 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?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 63.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,281.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 39 beds with an average of 30.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Edgewood Convalescent Home chain, which has 5 facilities averaging a 4.4 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5638733527 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5638733527 for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165301?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.