Marian Home
Fort Dodge, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165539) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (515) 576-1138 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Marian Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Marian Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Marian Home has 0 federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, so there are no federal fines on record. However, CMS does show 1 payment denial for this facility, and no abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the available data.
About this facility
Marian Home is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Fort Dodge, Iowa (Webster County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 2004. The facility has 90 certified beds and an average daily census of 73 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Marian Home holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 5 stars, and Quality Measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.06, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record. However, CMS does show 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is indicated for Marian Home. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is noted in the available data.
Families evaluating Marian Home should note that while its overall, health inspection, and staffing ratings are strong relative to the state average, its quality measures rating of 2 stars is notably lower than its other scores, and a payment denial exists in its CMS record. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare 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?
Marian Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Marian Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a 37.8% nursing turnover rate; the staffing star rating is 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — but there is 1 payment denial on file.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Marian Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Marian Home has 90 certified beds with an average daily census of 73 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Marian Home is a non-profit, church-related facility, and no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Marian Home has been certified since March 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; Marian Home scores 5, 5, and 2 stars respectively on these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (515) 576-1138 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 (515) 576-1138 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Marian Home's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165539?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.