Oakwood Care Center
Clear Lake, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165365) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 357-5244 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oakwood Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Oakwood Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.3%.
Oakwood Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Oakwood Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 76 beds and reports an average daily census of 63.5 residents. Oakwood is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and has been certified since October 1, 1997. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Oakwood Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.42 per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation reported for Oakwood Care Center in this data.
Oakwood Care Center is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, below Oakwood's individual overall rating of 3 stars.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record and any recent updates directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Oakwood Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Oakwood Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 40.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is reported for Oakwood Care Center in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Oakwood Care Center is certified for 76 beds with an average daily population of 63.5 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 with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Oakwood Care Center has been certified since October 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure performance; Oakwood scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 6413575244 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6413575244 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data for Oakwood Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165365?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.