Lake Mills Care Center
Lake Mills, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165366) · 61 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 592-4900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Mills Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Lake Mills Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0% by CMS.
Lake Mills Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Lake Mills Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1997. The facility is licensed for 61 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 41.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lake Mills Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score reflects a 3-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials have been issued. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided for this facility.
Lake Mills Care Center is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on the Medicare Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Mills Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
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 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours, a 3-star staffing rating, and 25.0% nursing staff turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 61 certified beds and an average daily census of 41.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6415924900 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6415924900 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165366?state=IA for the most current CMS data on this facility.
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.