Heartland Care Center
Marcus, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165397) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 376-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heartland Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Heartland Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.45 hours per resident per day, including 1.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.5%. CMS gives this facility a 5-star staffing rating.
Heartland Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported to CMS. The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Heartland Care Center is a non-profit, Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Marcus, Cherokee County, Iowa. The facility has been certified since August 1998 and is licensed for 38 beds, with an average of 24.6 residents at a time, indicating a small, lower-occupancy setting.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heartland Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3, a quality measures rating of 5, and a staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.45 hours per resident per day, including 1.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the provided data of an abuse icon being displayed or of Special Focus Facility status for Heartland Care Center. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
Families evaluating this facility should note that while the overall, quality measure, and staffing ratings are strong, the health inspection component is rated at 3, meaning it did not score as highly in that CMS category. Details above reflect CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current status 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?
Heartland Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Heartland Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.45 hours per resident per day, including 1.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a 35.5% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
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 Facility designation for Heartland Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heartland Care Center is certified for 38 beds and has an average of 24.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Heartland Care Center has been certified since August 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 5, 3, 5, and 5 stars 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 712-376-2500 or 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 712-376-2500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165397?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.