Laurens Care Center
Laurens, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165219) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 845-4915 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laurens Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Laurens Care Center reports 4.3 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.4%.
Laurens Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Laurens Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Laurens, Pocahontas County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1994. The facility is certified for 38 beds and has an average daily census of 28.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Laurens Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.29673 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01783 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the CMS Special Focus program.
There is no indication in the data that Laurens Care Center is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports and details 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?
Laurens Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is 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?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29673 hours per resident per day, including 1.01783 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 42.4%.
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?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 38 beds with an average daily census of 28.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here these are 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively, combining to an overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7128454915 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7128454915 and review the inspection record at the Care Compare link for further verification.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165219?state=IA for the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports.
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.