Oelwein Health Care Center
Oelwein, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165341) · 61 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 283-2794 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oelwein Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Oelwein Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Oelwein Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Oelwein Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Oelwein, Fayette County, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1997. The facility maintains 61 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 50.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Oelwein Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.07 for Iowa. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, staffing rating of 3, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3, giving an overall consistent middle-tier profile across CMS's rating categories.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.07 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.35 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fines for this facility, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Oelwein Health Care Center is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which operates 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Oelwein Health Care Center has an overall CMS 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?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 32.5%; the CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 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 has 61 certified beds and an average daily census of 50.8 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.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 11, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Oelwein Health Care Center scores 3 out of 5 in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3192832794 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 3192832794 to arrange a visit.
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/165341?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.