Kanawha Community Home, Inc.
Kanawha, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165467) · 26 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 762-3302 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kanawha Community Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Kanawha Community Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
Kanawha Community Home has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials according to CMS data. The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Kanawha Community Home, Inc. is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Kanawha, Hancock County, Iowa. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 2002 and maintains 26 certified beds, with an average daily census of 17.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kanawha Community Home holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 5-star staffing rating.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.5%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. There is no indication in the provided data of an abuse icon being displayed for this facility, nor is it listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data for this facility. CMS data also indicates no ownership change occurred in the past 12 months, so the ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and 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?
Kanawha Community Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.52 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and nursing turnover of 38.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 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 designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 26 certified beds and an average of 17.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation, and the available data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6417623302 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6417623302 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165467?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.