Keystone Nursing Care Center Inc
Keystone, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165604) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 442-3234 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Keystone Nursing Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Keystone Nursing Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.75 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6 percent.
Keystone Nursing Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Keystone Nursing Care Center Inc is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Keystone, Iowa (Benton County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 17, 2012. The facility has 55 certified beds and an average daily census of 44.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Keystone Nursing Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5. These four ratings together make up CMS's Five-Star Quality Rating System, each reflecting a different aspect of facility performance.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.75 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at approximately 0.33 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning this facility has no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted for this location. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data. No chain affiliation information is provided in this dataset.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on 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?
Keystone Nursing Care Center has a 5 out of 5 overall CMS rating, 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 about 3.75 hours per resident per day, with about 0.33 RN hours per resident per day and a nursing turnover rate of 38.6%; its staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
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 status for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 55 beds with an average daily census of 44.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is provided in this dataset.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 17, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data — contact the facility at 3194423234 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details — contact the facility at 3194423234 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165604?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.