Happy Siesta Health Care Center
Remsen, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165405) · 62 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 786-1125 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Happy Siesta Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Happy Siesta Health Care Center reports 3.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.5%.
Happy Siesta Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Happy Siesta Health Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Remsen, Plymouth County, Iowa. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since 1999. It maintains 62 certified beds with an average of 56.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Happy Siesta holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.5%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials on record — meaning there is no federal fine or payment denial history documented for Happy Siesta Health Care Center.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location in the provided data. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months according to CMS records, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families considering Happy Siesta Health Care Center should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Happy Siesta Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above 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?
CMS reports 3.30 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.77 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 52.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS lists zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
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?
Happy Siesta Health Care Center has 62 certified beds with an average of 56.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; here they are 4, 4, 4, and 4 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 7127861125 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 7127861125 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165405?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.