Nora Springs Care Center
Nora Springs, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165347) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 749-5331 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nora Springs Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nora Springs Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Nora Springs Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Nora Springs Care Center is a 50-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Nora Springs, Floyd County, Iowa, with an average daily census of 44.1 residents. It has been federally certified since September 1997 and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Nora Springs Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of approximately 3.11 per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility 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?
Nora Springs Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse staffing of about 3.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a 40.4% nursing staff turnover rate; the facility's staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
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 listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 50 beds and has an average daily census of 44.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on September 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at (641) 749-5331 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (641) 749-5331 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165347?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.